COCOA - RESCUED FROM A GLUE TRAP

NATIVE WILDLIFE RESCUE ROUND UP: 26 FEBRUARY 2016

COCOA – RESCUED FROM A GLUE TRAP

Cocoa is a Eurasian tree sparrow, and a recent victim of a glue trap intended to catch lizards. Fortunately, Cocoa didn�t lose any wing feathers or sustain any injuries during her ordeal. But she was exhausted from shock and from probably struggling to free herself.

It was very late at night when our rescue team picked her up, and we still had other calls to attend to. We needed to take her to the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre to allow her to rest before going on other calls, as transporting a small bird in distress could have proven fatal. Thankfully, after rest, warmth and a good drink of water, Cocoa was good to fly away the next morning!

Glue traps show no mercy to any animals caught on them. They die a slow and painful death. Please consider that most animals (such as lizards, snakes, birds) visit houses/buildings for a reason – it could be for food, warmth, or to find a nesting site and shelter. If these �attractions� are not rectified to make them unappealing to animals, or removed, the animals will continue to visit. Trapping individual animals is not the solution, as other animals will take their place.

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

Have a great weekend everyone!

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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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