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Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES) News & Blogs
Instantly update yourself on the latest animal welfare developments. Leading animal shelters and rescuers will share news and knowledge with you, consolidated through their blogs and social media pages.
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Timeline Photos
28th Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
MEET OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE: ORIENTAL DWARF KINGFISHER
The Oriental dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) also known as the black-backed kingfisher or three-toed kingfisher is one of the smallest kingfisher species, measuring between 11-14 cm, and weighing 14-21.5 grams. Adults are brightly coloured with yellow underparts and lores (the area between the eye and beak). They are beautiful birds with many colours like blue, lilac, white, yellow and orange. There are no obvious differences between males ...
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Timeline Photos
27th Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
MEET OUR NOVEMBER INTERN!
Dominic Wong, an 18 years old student from Jurong Junior College who has so much passion and enthusiasm to learn about the wild animals. He signed up for the ACRES internship programme with the animal care department from 1st to 11th November.
Through this programme, Dominic got to experience the basic reptile handling and husbandry at our rescue centre. Besides that, he also followed our 24-hr wildlife rescue team to experience the day-to-day rescue operations.
Domi...
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27th Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
HOW’S OUR #KEEPTHEDRIVEALIVE CAMPAIGN COMING ALONG?
Overall we have raised two-thirds of the amount - $60,000 – in around two months! THANK YOU to everyone who donated online, made bank transfers and sent cheques.
Because of your overwhelming support, we already reached our target of $20,000 on our Simply Giving page. Because of this, the page is no longer active. Thank you for helping us get there!
Though our Simply Giving page is no longer active – we are still receiving donations to ...
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26th Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SCHOOL GREEN DAY 2016
Our first year of partnership with Singapore Environment Council’s School Green Awards (SGA) has come to a conclusion. It has been an exciting yet humbling journey for us, as we also get to learn how other organisations are working with schools to become more environment-conscious.
As part of the biodiversity segment in SGA, we have been encouraging schools to take up initiatives and projects to promote co-existence between humans and wildlife in Singapore. We are prou...
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Living Compassionately | PubHTML5
24th Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
LIVING COMPASSIONATELY - YOU CAN SAVE HUNDREDS OF ANIMALS A LIFETIME OF SUFFERING!
Pigs, like dogs, are very intelligent creatures; chickens have different personalities as cats do, and cows protect their calves like we protect our children. Today, these incredible animals are experiencing unbelievable cruelty in factory farms. In this free publication from @Animal Allies (Singapore), read and learn how you can help save hundreds of animals from a lifetime of suffering, by various choices that...
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23rd Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
ACRES NEEDS AN EXTERNAL HARD-DRIVE – CAN YOU HELP?
ACRES needs this external hard-drive for data back up purposes! Do you have one you don’t need anymore, or know someone who might have it?
As we are currently tight on resources, we wanted to reach out to see if there’s anyone who can help, before we make any purchase!
The model we are looking for is:
Samsung Portable SSD T3 500GB
Model: MU-PT500B
Retail price: $329.00
If you have one, kindly email lionel@acres.org.sg for follow up.
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22nd Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
ACRES NEEDS OLD NEWSPAPER DONATIONS!
It is that time of the year again where we are very short of old newspapers. Old newspapers are a precious resource to us. We use them extensively to provide our rescued animals with substrates and bedding. It is also a great way in which we can reuse old newspaper. We would sincerely appreciate if we can get help to get these old newspapers delivered to us at 91 Jalan Lekar(698917). Do help us spread the word around if you have friends who might have old ne...
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22nd Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
MEET OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE: THE COMMON TIGER
There are over 300 different species of butterflies recorded in Singapore. Let’s meet the Common Tiger! The Common tiger is one of the seven species of tiger butterflies recorded in Singapore.
The common tiger is moderately common in parks and gardens, forested areas and mangroves. They are characterised by black bold veins of their wings, white spots on the sub marginal area of the wings and elongated spots on the forewings. They have a forewing len...
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Timeline Photos
19th Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
OUTREACH POWER IN THE FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER
In just one week, we participated in two major school events – Open Little Eyes Conference at Singapore Chinese Girls' School and Horizon Primary School's Family Day, allowing us to reach out to over 400 people in just two days!
SCGS Open Little Eyes Conference got us and students talking about the various aspects of wildlife trade that are compromising on the welfare of animals. Our presentation that touches on issues such as wild animals used in...
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18th Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
NATIVE RESCUE ROUND UP - MIGRATORY BIRDS GETTING A LITTLE HELP
Some species of pittas are known to migrate to this part of Asia, during winter. We have received a few calls about stranded pittas. When no obvious injury is presented, it is important for the bird to receive ample rest before a release attempt can be made.
Here are a couple of photos taken by a superb caller who found the bird in their balcony, late one evening. The pitta seemed to be in shock and did not fly or move away.
Tha...
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Timeline Photos
15th Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
ON BEHALF OF THE MACAQUES, THANK YOU TEMASEK SECONDARY SCHOOL AND NEA!
Following some feedback about monkey sightings around Temasek Secondary School and Upper Changi Road, our campaigns executive went down to survey the area around the school to find out more information behind the sightings. We were shocked to see a huge construction site that cleared out a lot of land for a new development.
After the survey, ACRES and Temasek Secondary School discussed plans to prevent possible conflict s...
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Updates On 11th Nov 2016
11th Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
NATIVE WILDLIFE RESCUE ROUND UP - SPINY HILL TERRAPIN
Check out this video (thanks to Andy Ng, for sharing the footage) of this little fellow who got a little help with minimal handling, to stay out of trouble.
When you visit nature reserves and wildlife habitats, please remember to appreciate them from a distance, and handling or rescue is done only when absolutely necessary.
Please remember to call our 24hr wildlife rescue hotline 9783 7782 for advice/assistance, if you find a wild anima...
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Timeline Photos
9th Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FLAG DAY (SUNDAY 13TH NOVEMBER)
We need YOUR help to raise $10,000 to keep our Wildlife Rescue Service going. Please sign up as a volunteer for our flag day this Sunday to help!
Our 24-hour Wildlife Rescue Team has rescued over 9,000 wild animals in the past 5 years, giving them a second chance at life. With YOUR help this flag day, we’ll get the funds to continue saving thousands more.
Please register!
Morning Shift: 10:30am – 2:30pm
https://goo.gl/forms/oE3U9DgZbD...
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Acres | Our Careers
8th Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN WILDLIFE RESCUE AND ANIMAL WELFARE?
WE ARE HIRING WILDLIFE RESCUE OFFICERS!
As part of the team which is on call 24/7 and which has rescued over 3,000 wild animals, you will be on the forefront of wildlife protection in Singapore. You will also provide optimal care for rescued animals at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre, Singapore’s only dedicated wildlife rescue centre.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference for the animals and ...
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Timeline Photos
8th Nov 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
PYTHON WRAPPED IN STRING: WHY WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Our rescue officers were called to rescue this python, who had string wrapped around his or her midsection making it difficult to digest the just consumed food! As you can see in this picture, there is a big bulge where the food was stuck. Our rescue officers removed the string, and thankfully the python was in good condition, so was released safely back to the wild.
We need your support. Firstly, please don’t litter anywhere as it can have ...
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