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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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Hong Kong Customs Seizes $9.8 Million Suspected Pangolin Scales (with Photos)
20th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SATURDAY NIGHT CRIME: HONG KONG CUSTOMS OFFICALS SEIZE 4,000KG OF PANGOLIN SCALES
On 23 June 2016, officials from the Hong Kong Customs seized 4,000kg of pangolin scales, estimated to involve between 1,100 and 6,600 African pangolins, from a container at the Kwai Chung Custom House Cargo Examination Compound. The HKD$9.8 million worth of scales were disguised as “sliced plastics”, and the seizure marks the largest quantity of pangolin scales confiscated in five years.
Sadly, pangolins are...
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19th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
NATIVE WILDLIFE RESCUE ROUND UP – 19 AUG 2016
Meet “W”, the water monitor lizard who was found in private residential grounds. The estate management had contained “W” as shown in the left picture, and called us for help.
When we arrived, we were shocked to find “W” that way even though this is not the first time we find ourselves in such situations. After sharing about monitor lizards, the staff was apologetic and assured us that this will not happen again.
Unfortunately “W...
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Green And Healthy Festival
18th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
GREEN AND HEALTHY FESTIVAL 2016 IS HAPPENING SOON!
Save the date! Sep 4, 2016 (Sunday)
Venue: Singapore EXPO Hall 3A
Time: 9am - 8pm
Join the festival and enjoy a day full of healthy delicious eco- and animal- friendly delicacies, educational talks that empower you with knowledge to better your health and help Mother Earth at the same time, and fun unique activities such as the first of its kind smoothie cycle competition, where you will see participants try their hand at riding specially des...
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17th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
WITH YOUR HELP, MORE ANIMALS LIKE E.T CAN BE RESCUED!
E.T, a Sunda slow loris, got lost in a car park right here in Singapore. Thanks to a kind member of the public, ACRES was called to help, and E.T. was rescued and released in a forested area. In this image, you can see E.T. high in a tree after his successful release.
E.T. isn’t the only animal who has been saved. Each month, ACRES’ 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Team is out rescuing wild animals in trouble, and releasing them safely back into ...
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15th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
MEET OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE: SINGAPORE’S MINI “LEOPARDS”
As a result of urban development, leopards and many other big mammals have gone extinct in Singapore.
However, Singapore is still the home to the elusive, nocturnal leopard cat: the last reminding wild cat here. Their spotted fur helps them to blend into the shadows of their surroundings, and their unique spotted coat can be used as a way to identify individuals.
But only a few leopard cats remain in Singapore, due to habitat loss...
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14th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
MEET OUR INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS IN AUGUST!
This month, we have two international volunteers joining us from the 8th to 14th August. Catherine Leong (left) is a primary school teacher from Macau, whilst Kana (right) is a year 3 university student whose Major is in botanical science.
These two wonderful souls have been very helpful during their volunteering period at ACRES and work hard to complete their tasks, which can at times be challenging. Moreover, Catherine has also decided to cut dow...
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Whale Sharks Rescued From Captivity In Maluku
13th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SATURDAY NIGHT CRIME: WHALE SHARKS FREED FROM CAPTIVITY
In a night time raid conducted on a major supplier of large ocean species to the international wildlife trade, Indonesian law enforcement officers found two illegally caught whale sharks being held in submerged pens. The whale sharks had been kept in the pens for three months and were part of a scheme that aimed to export them to Chinese aquatic amusement parks. Thankfully, the whale sharks were unharmed and subsequently released into the ...
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13th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
WHAT DO LITTLE KIDS KNOW ABOUT ANIMAL PROTECTION?
Well...some of them actually know more than grown-ups do!
The ACRES Education Team has visited 11 preschools since the start of the year, delivering education programmes on animal protection, and inspiring little ones to end animal cruelty together with us. You’d be surprised by how much knowledge some kids are able to share!
We remember one boy who told his class during our session on wildlife crime: “I saw a show on television. The eleph...
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12th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
NATIVE WILDLIFE RESCUE ROUND UP – 12 AUG 2016
Sunbeam snakes are one of Singapore’s native and non-venomous species of snakes. Needless to say, they are beautiful with their iridescent scales. Their name comes from their many colours shown by their scales under sunlight. There are several interesting facts about this species, such as their burrowing habit, head shape and more.
The photo on the right shows a sunbeam snake who was found inside a toilet. Thanks to the family for calling us...
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10th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
5 WAYS CORPORATE COMPANIES CAN HELP ANIMALS AND ACRES!
1) Does your company have a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme? Maybe you can consider ACRES to be a recipient! Funds to ACRES will be put to good use in our efforts to end animal cruelty, and there are also some benefits for you too! Contact Lionel at lionel@acres.org.sg for more information.
2) Volunteer with us! Arrange for your company to come to ACRES to help with important duties at our ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC...
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8th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
MEET OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE: 5 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT THE WHITE-BREASTED WATERHEN
These familiar Singapore natives can be found in coastal areas, swampy vegetation, marshes, canals, mangroves, grasslands, parks and gardens.
1) Females are generally smaller than males. Females weigh between 160- 130g; males weigh 200- 330g. The beaks of females are less bright than those of the males.
2) The chicks are black.
Chicks have black feathers, and are also fluffy and long-legged! As develop...
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7th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
JULY WAS OUR GLOBAL MONTH!
July was a real cultural exchange month for us at ACRES, as we had several volunteers from different countries joining us!
Moa Eliasson from Sweden signed up through Indigo Travel to volunteer with us. Lily Lyu from China joined us through Xu Bo Art & Culture Exchange. And Lee SeongJu from Korea, as well as Tran Van Hai & Nguyen Tran Phuong Thao from Vietnam, signed up through Global Voluntary Camp.
Our sincere thanks go to these volunteers for making our July full ...
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7th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THINK BEFORE BUYING THAT FURRY KEYCHAIN
Recently at ACRES, we have received feedback from concerned individuals about the sales of rabbit fur keychains in Singapore.
There is usually much cruelty involved in the production of these rabbit fur keychains. From confinement of rabbits in tiny wire cages in horrendous conditions on fur farms, to brutal killing methods and even being skinned alive. You can read more here http://www.acres.org.sg/campaigns/current-campaign s/the-truth-about-fur.html
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7th Aug 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THANK YOU TO PARENTS WHO ENCOURAGE THEIR CHILDREN TO BE COMPASSIONATE TO ANIMALS!
ACRES is always wowed (and very happy!) when young children whom we talk to have natural compassion towards animals and awareness of animal cruelty issues.
And when children go the extra step to help ACRES – such as fundraising for ACRES instead of accepting birthday gifts for their own birthday parties – we are simply in awe!
It’s thanks to supportive, compassionate parents that these children are growin...
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