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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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31st Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SATURDAY CRIME NIGHT – SUSPECTED FOUL PLAY IN PYTHON’S BRUTAL DEATH
On 28 October 2015, the ACRES Wildlife Rescue team received a call about a python at Bukit Timah Plaza. They arrived to find a young python inert on the floor, its head and body crushed, as if stomped on. Accentuating the grisly scene was a cigarette butt placed in the python’s mouth.
Do you have any information regarding this python? If so, we want to hear from you.
If this python was indeed a victim of deliberate cru...
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31st Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOLKS!
The beautiful rescued animals at the AWRC got some Halloween enrichment today! Here’s Lola, an African spurred tortoise, helping herself to a large chunk of pumpkin! We’ll be posting a video in a few days’ time.
Till then, have a great Halloween! Your continuous support allows us to provide animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade with the best care possible at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre.
Please do continue to support the animals and donate at:
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31st Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
A SHARK CAFÉ TO SAVE SHARKS?
Six years ago, our “When Sharks Die, The Oceans Die” event kicked off our ongoing campaign to end the trade in shark fin soup in Singapore, and we urged Singaporeans to do their bit to help save sharks. Sharks are, after all, vital for the survival of ocean ecosystems.
We’re delighted that over the years, many individuals and groups, including a large number of students, have been inspired to make a difference for sharks.
Recently, some National Junior Col...
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Rare Glimpse Of A Sunda Pangolin Release!
30th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
TARMAC, A SUNDA PANGOLIN, HEADS HOME!
You may have heard about pangolins, but have you ever had the chance to observe one in the wild?
Here's a short video clip of Tarmac: a Sunda pangolin whom we released back into the wild after he was rescued by members of public when he was trying to cross a busy road. We couldn't resist getting some footage of Tarmac slowly making his way back into the forest! Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVq9AJfAKKA
Sunda pangolins are among ...
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Towards Cruelty-Free Tourism
29th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHY: THE HIDDEN CRUELTY
Here’s a recent ACRES letter that was published in the Straits Times Forum. The letter was in response to a feature on Thailand’s Tiger Kingdom tourist attraction.
We hope that readers will think twice before paying to take their photograph with a tiger – or any wild animal- once they are aware of the cruelty behind each and every photo taken.
Please help to spread the word that animal photography is no fun for the animals. Thank you.
#LiveCruelty...
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28th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THE SEASON OF GIVING IS AROUND THE CORNER!
Christmas is the perfect time to not only show your loved ones that you care, but to help a worthy cause too! And we have some awesome ideas for you!
We have new merchandise on sale: why not take a look and choose a unique Christmas gift? Soon, we’ll be announcing some special offers on merchandise, so look out for those! All proceeds from our merchandise sales go to the animals.
Merchandise is on sale at our ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre shop (91 Ja...
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27th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
FROM FLOWER POTS TO TURTLE TOYS! THANK YOU, PIONEER JC STUDENTS!
Over last few weeks, students from Pioneer Junior College volunteered at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC), assisting with animal care.
One of their tasks was to create enrichment tools for the rescued pig-nosed turtles in our care. Enrichment is an essential part of everyday animal care to keep animals active, both in body and mind.
They did this by upcycling used flower pots into feeding enrichment items! Food can be h...
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Updates On 26th Oct 2015
26th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
GUARD THE TROOP LEADER, HERD THE FAMILY AWAY!
Over the past few months, one family of macaques from the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve - the Hindhede troop - has been selected as the pilot study group for the ACRES Monkey Guards project. Past GPS collaring projects conducted by the National Parks Board (NParks) and researchers have shown that this troop's distribution range overlaps with residential houses around the perimeter of the nature reserve. Hence, this calls for a positive and modern manag...
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25th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
GAURI SAINI: A PASSIONATE ANIMAL ADVOCATE FROM UNITED WORLD COLLEGE!
Gauri volunteered with the animal care department at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC) this October. At the young age of 16, she has already discovered her passion for animal welfare and biology. She found out about the ACRES volunteer programme through our website.
Gauri is a great team player and carried out her duties well. We wish Gauri all the best, and we are confident that she will be able to pursue her interest...
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25th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THANK YOU, KAI YU!
The time has sadly come for another treasured intern to move on. Kai Yu has been indispensable in the 3 months she has been with us. She brought her expertise (and charm!) to help our campaigns team conduct numerous successful activities, including the World Animal Day roadshow at the Church of St. Mary of the Angels.
Kai Yu has demonstrated dedication and has put in a lot of effort during her time with us, even swimming more than 200 laps for the animals during our RunClimb...
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Bird Smuggler Jailed For Animal Cruelty
24th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SATURDAY CRIME NIGHT – BIRD SMUGGLER CHARGED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY
Mr. Leong was jailed for illegally smuggling live animals into Singapore and for animal cruelty.
He was caught following a routine check by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in April 2014. A total of 9 birds were uncovered in his luggage. The birds were individually stuffed into PVC tubes wrapped with aluminium foil.
Two different species of birds were found. One of these species the melodious laughing thrush- ...
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24th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
APS CHALLENGE – HORTICULTURE FOR #ACRES
The Assumption Pathway School (APS) Challenge this year provided a platform for students to give back to the animal community. Students were tasked with creating terrariums, to be sold to to raise funds for ACRES.
In July this year, a group of APS educators volunteered at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC), helping with maintenance work and providing enrichment for the tortoises in our care. One month later, a group of APS students started their A...
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23rd Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
NATIVE WILDLIFE RESCUE ROUNDUP (PLUS ANIMAL VISITORS): 23 OCTOBER 2015
1. Buffy is an insectivorous bat who became stranded on the ground. Some insectivorous bat species are tiny and may be mistaken for baby bats who may need to be rescued. Buffy was found by a concerned member of the public, who kept her safe until we arrived. Thankfully, Buffy flew away once she was placed at a suitable height in a dark and quiet corner of the estate.
2. Cambridge is an adult common wolf snake who stayed st...
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