Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES) News & Blogs
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Updates On 24th Nov 2012 24th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
I’m sure you, like all of us here at ACRES, are deeply saddened by the tragic news of Wen Wen’s needless death. Like you, we don’t want Wen Wen’s death to be in vain.
I would like to personally invite you to join us at a Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service for Wen Wen and the other two wild-caught dolphins who died previously.
On Sunday (2 December), we will be gathering at the Speaker’s Corner to mourn the loss of the dolphins and to show the world and Resorts World that we in Si...
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Updates On 23rd Nov 2012 23rd Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
It was a rather lucky day for clumsy Brie, the Black bittern! After having crashed into someone's house, she was rescued by a kind member of public and called us for help. Brie was obviously defensive like all other bitterns, but fortunately she did not suffer any injuries and was released soon after rescue. Thanks to the caller for helping Brie and our volunteer Xiu Li for documenting our day's rescues!
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Save The World's Saddest Dolphins 22nd Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Rest in peace Wen Wen, one of the wild-caught dolphins held in captivity by RWS... Please help to share this.
ACRES regrets that RWS has continued to ignore our concerns about the welfare of the dolphins and we are saddened by the loss of yet another dolphin. Wen Wen was born in the wild, lived six years free in the wild, and it is tragic that he died in captivity far from home.
We urge RWS to do the right thing and work with ACRES and Earth Island Institute to rehabilitate and release the rem...
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Updates On 19th Nov 2012 19th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
We'd like to voice our appreciation for the volunteers who committed their leisure time to be present at the roadshow at Vivocity- It was made possible largely by their dedication.
We hope you had an enriching time, and are inspired to learn more about our native wildlife! Hit the outdoors! Go exploring (but, not recklessly, please).
Once again, we salute our dear volunteers' vivacity and fine efforts.
More photos here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/acresvolunteers/
And thank you V...
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Updates On 19th Nov 2012 19th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Spotlight on: Sunda Pangolin
Last week we shared the rescue story of Little Dumpling the pangolin.Here’s some more information about these unusual mammals.
A pangolin’s body is covered with tough scales made out of keratin- the same stuff our nails and hair are made from. When threatened, pangolins curl up into a ball, with their tough scales forming a protective outer covering.
They eat ants and termites, scooping them up with a long, sticky tongue which can be up to 40cm long! The...
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Updates On 16th Nov 2012 16th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Everyone, meet Liittle Dumpling.
Little Dumpling, meet the friends of ACRES :)
Not quite the season for rice dumplings nor soccer mania, this Sunda pangolin's excitement got the better of her. Tightly wrapped at a goal post in Turf City, Little Dumpling could hardly moved and was quite stressed under the hot sun.
Mr. Adi saw the little grey ball and called the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Hotline for the distressed animal. She sustained superficial injuries but Little Dumpling is now safe. She will ...
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Updates On 15th Nov 2012 15th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Get acquainted with Singapore's natural history! Discover more about the amazing creatures who could already be your neighbours.
Gather your friends! Find out about the wildlife rescue work that ACRES does, and how you can get involved.
With fun activities especially lined-up for the kids, be sure to drop by with the family in tow!
Our merchandise will also be on-sale.
Find us at Vivocity, East Court, Level 1 (near Cold Storage), from 10am - 10pm.
See you there!
Again, we than...
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Updates On 14th Nov 2012 14th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Join us from the 15-18 November at VivoCity, where we'll be having a roadshow celebrating Singapore's native wildlife!
Come and learn all about the amazing creatures who call share our island home. You can also find out about the native wildlife rescue work that ACRES does, and how you can get involved.
There will be fun activities for the kids too! And a chance to support our wildlife rescue efforts by buying our merchandise.
Find us at East Court, Level 1 (near Cold Storage), from 10...
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Updates On 12th Nov 2012 12th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Spotlight on: Indian Star Tortoise
At the AWRC we look after over 35 Indian star tortoises, all rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. These little tortoises are certainly big on personality!
Here are some interesting facts about these little stars:
Females are generally larger than males, with bumpier shells.
The star-like pattern on their shells looks very pretty, but did you know it plays a very important role in their survival? The pattern actually breaks up the hard lines of ...
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Updates On 10th Nov 2012 10th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
"When I grow up I want to help animals- ALL the animals!" It was fantastic to hear that from a little girl at Woodland's Ring Primary School Science Carnival, where we were yesterday with our roadshow.
These past couple of days we’ve also been speaking up for the animals at Soch’s “Be the change” exposition, at NIE's Green Bazaar and at the GINSing conference at SAS.
This weekend is just as busy, with talks and roadshows at the GINSing conference at UWCSEA East, and at AVA’s Re...
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Updates On 9th Nov 2012 9th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THE STORY OF BONNIE, the Water monitor lizard:
"There she was just a walking down the street, singing,
Doo ah deedee deedee dum deedee doo."
A resident came out of his house and exclaimed,
"I've been watchin' you!
Ah Lala lala long, Ah lala lala long long lee long long long."
The crowd identified her "Udumbu!!!!!" (monitor lizard in 'tamil')
to which she replied,
"That's not my name!
That's not my name!"
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Alright supporters! We know you are creative, so we will leav...
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Updates On 8th Nov 2012 8th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
It’s Veggie Thursday!
Do something amazing for animals today- make your dinner meat-free!
In Singapore, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a great vegetarian eatery. And the helpful Veggie Thursday bunch have made it even easier to find your next place to go for a veggie meal: http://www.veggiethursday.sg/veggie-food/local-eat eries/
What’s your favourite veggie place in Singapore?
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