Updates On 17th Jul 2015

NATIVE WILDLIFE RESCUE ROUNDUP: 17th of JULY 2015

1. (Left) Mr Palmolin is a Sunda pangolin who got a fright after being spotted by a number of people in broad daylight! The young pangolin went up a tree, possibly to seek refuge in the urban environment. Thanks to the call from the concerned members of public, Mr Palmolin was rescued and released in a safer environment!

2. (Top right) The feeding of wild animals such as birds is discouraged, as it results in increasing populations due to increased food availability, which in turn results in increased human-wildlife conflict situations. The NEA and the Town Councils have a total feeding ban in place, and educate the public against the feeding of wild birds. However, when members of the public complain about birds such as pigeons and mynahs, poisoning methods may be used to cull pigeon populations. Poisoning is not only cruel, resulting in prolonged suffering for the birds who ingest the poison, but it also indiscriminately affects any animals who ingest the poisoned bait. Poisoning also results in an increase in populations exponentially over time, as younger birds quickly replace the culled adults, as long as the food availability remains the same. Here are some mynahs and starlings who were found after ingesting poison following a culling operation. Thankfully, they made it through the night and were released back!

Please, do not feed wild birds, and if you know of someone who does this, please explain to them why it is bad! If you have a residential area with pigeon issues, please help to raise awareness through our advisory notices.

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3. (Bottom right) Darling is an adult mynah who got trapped on a glue board. Glue boards/traps result in painful, prolonged suffering before eventual death. Fortunately, Darling got help because a concerned member of public called us and, luckily, Darling�s wings were not fully affected. And he proved to have a fighting spirit! Darling was released following two cleaning sessions to remove all the glue from his body.

Do remember to call the ACRES 24-hour Wildlife Rescue Hotline at 9783 7782 if you spot any wild animals in Singapore who may need some help.

#ACRESWildlifeRescue

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

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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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