Endangered Animals Found Abandoned At Night Safari

SATURDAY CRIME NIGHT � HELP END THE ILLEGAL EXOTIC PET TRADE

For several years, ACRES has been tackling the illegal exotic pet trade in Singapore, through undercover investigations, public awareness programmes, campaigning for tougher laws and rescuing victims of this cruel trade.

Although we have seen progress and fewer pets shops illegally selling wild animals, sadly, wild animals continue to be illegally smuggled into Singapore to be sold in pets.

Recently, it was reported that several animals were abandoned at Singapore�s Night Safari, including prairie dogs, marmosets, and critically endangered cotton-top tamarins. It is thought that these animals were destined to be illegally sold as pets, but for some reason they were abandoned. You can read more here: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/endangered-animals-found/2483998.html

The exotic pet trade involves a great deal of cruelty. Animals are captured from the wild or bred on farms in poor conditions. They are smuggled between countries using horrendous methods. The demand for exotic pets is also pushing species towards extinction.

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You can help end the cruelty and save wild animals by never purchasing a wild animal as a pet and by urging others to do the same.

In Singapore it is illegal to sell, advertise for sale, or keep most species of wild animals as pets. If you see a shop selling wild animals as pets, or any online advertisements offering exotic animals, and are not sure if it is illegal or not, please contact ACRES at acrescrime@gmail.com with the details.

Let�s end animal cruelty and keep wild animals in the wild.

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Caged animals, including prairie dogs, marmosets and cotton-top tamarins – which are critically endangered, were abandoned outside the Night Safari service gate recently, according to Wildlife Reserves Singapore.

Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/endangered-ani..

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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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