Updates On 1st Mar 2014

A few days ago, the ACRES rescue team rescued 2 young civet cats which were trapped in a rat trap by accident. They were released into the wooded area next to the site because their mother would usually stay nearby.

The Common Palm Civets are also known as Toddy Cats. The name came about because this creature was apparently fond of drinking from vessels put in palm trees to collect sap for making toddy or palm sugar. It has a distinct musky odour when harassed. The odour has been likened to fragrance of Pandanus leaves.They are native to Singapore, and are omnivorous, taking fruits as well as small mammals including rats and birds. The palm civets are nocturnal and generally solitary when mature. They like to live in the roof space of houses.

If you encounter them, do submit photographs or videos and record their locations here:

http://blog.nus.edu.sg/singaporecivet/seen-a-civet/

If you encounter them in a dangerous situation, where they are injured or trapped, do call the ACRES Rescue Hotline at 97837782.

Source: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152008913721523&set..

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ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society) is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare.

ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

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