THE RELEASE OF MIA, VELDA AND UNIQLO

THE RELEASE OF MIA, VELDA AND UNIQLO

After 23 days of intensive rehabilitation of three long-tailed macaques, they�ve finally greeted home once again! Rehabilitating and integrating three macaques at the same time was a first for ACRES. We are delighted that the three macaques integrated well, which aided in their recovery process.

As Mia and Velda came from the same family at MacRitchie Reservoir Park, they integrated immediately with their family group as soon as they were released. It was the first time that an alpha male stood a few metres before us, anticipating the return of his family members. It was a heart-warming sight.

However, release came with a twist when Uniqlo, whom we expected to follow Mia and Velda, made a run in the opposite direction upon release, away from his new intended family. As he is a very young macaque and previously lost his family at University Road (before we rescued him), he could well have been feeling unsure and fearful. He dashed as far as he could away from the macaque troop, heading straight towards the busy expressway. Thankfully, he was caught back in time.

Following three further attempts of introduction to three separate family troops of wild macaques, Uniqlo found his new family at Upper Peirce Nature Reserve. However, his lack of social skills and perhaps even the trauma of losing his family meant he repeatedly run away from his new family, even though they were very accepting towards him. It will probably take some time for Uniqlo to be fully comfortable with his new family and environment.

May this story remind us that family is extremely important to macaques, and the bonds they share are crucial to ensure their survival. Disruption will alter the family�s dynamics thus causing segregation of family ties.

The rescue, rehabilitation and release of these three macaques was a joint collaboration with many people. ACRES would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Karthik from the Pet Doctors, Dr. Ly and team from the Animal Recovery Veterinary Referral Centre, Volunteers from ACRES Team Monkey Guards and National Parks officers for assisting and working together with us.

Special thanks also go to the members of the public who showed compassion and alerted us via the ACRES 24-Hour Wildlife Rescue Hotline (9783 7782) about the plight of the three macaques.

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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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