Updates On 26th Jan 2015

HELP MACAQUES: DON�T FEED THEM!

Singapore�s charismatic macaques are a big hit with the public, who often cannot resist feeding them potato chips, popcorn and other snacks. But, did you know that feeding them causes a lot more harm than good? Feeding macaques:

- Causes rapid and unnatural growth of the macaque population.

- Results in the macaques being attracted to residential areas and areas popular with visitors.

- Causes the macaques to lose their natural fear of humans and vehicles and makes them aggressive towards humans.

- Results in macaques losing their foraging skills in the wild, which is harmful in the long-term.

- Increases the potential for disease transmission between humans and macaques.

Wild macaques spend a huge portion of their time foraging for their natural food sources. However, once they grow accustomed to being fed by humans, they have more time to spend loitering around human habitations instead of foraging. Macaques are much better off staying away from humans, so please play your part in keeping them safe in the wild by never feeding them, and let others know too!

Want to do more to help Singapore�s macaques? Find out what the ACRES running group will be doing this year, and show your support! Thank you. http://www.simplygiving.com/savingsingaporemonkeys

#SaveSgMonkeys #EndAnimalCruelty #ACRES

Source: https://www.facebook.com/ACRESasia/photos/a.223077136522.136..

Tweet

ACRES

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.

More Articles   |   Website