SAVING TWO MACAQUES IN ONE DAY

SAVING TWO MACAQUES IN ONE DAY

Rescuing macaques doesn�t happen on a regular basis here in Singapore, because these primates are extremely hardy and usually have the capability to recover from injuries naturally � as long they are with their family. However, in some instances, human intervention is needed. This is especially true in cases where they are found alone, or human-inflicted cruelty is involved.

Mia was rescued by ACRES two years ago after having suffered a ruptured pelvis from a suspected collision with a car in MacRitchie Reservoir Park, and then returned to the wild after surgery and rehabilitation. Unfortunately, Mia was found bleeding, dehydrated and alone on 25th August 2015. Upon closer look, we found her to be pregnant, but her infant had died, as the pins in her pelvis from the previous surgery had prevented her from a normal delivery. An emergency operation was conducted to remove her dead infant and she was also spayed, to prevent the same thing happening in the future.

Just an hour after Mia�s recent rescue, another macaque, Velda, was also rescued after we became aware of a video on Facebook that had gone viral, showing a young macaque with a fishing hook, weight and line coiled around its body. Velda suffered deep cuts to her mouth, chest, arm, feet and perianal area, with severe damage to her tail which was broken with the nerves and tissues exposed. As her tail was dead, it has been amputated.

The injuries suffered by Velda were completely avoidable, and only caused because a person or people failed to take responsibility for their actions and left harmful fishing materials in the environment.

Mia and Velda are recovering and, thankfully, they both belong to the same family. Integration was recently carried out to aid them in the process of rehabilitation before they can head back home.

We�d like to thank Dr Karthik from The Pet Doctors, Dr Lye and team from The Animal Recovery Veterinary Referral Centre, and William, Noeleen, Angelyn and Maxine from the National Parks Board for assisting us. Special thanks also go to the members of the public who reported the plight of the macaques through our 24 Hour Wildlife Rescue Hotline (97837782).

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Source: https://www.facebook.com/ACRESasia/videos/10153199073861523/

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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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