Standing Against Cruelty to All Wildlife
We share about a horrific case of a reticulated python being burned alive during capture.
This incident occured on 20 November 2024. As we await the enforcement action outcome, Advocacy Co-CEO Anbarasi (Anbu) Boopal shares our frustration about the violent crimes against snakes.
Are animals truly protected by our laws, or is the lack of effective deterrents allowing these tragic incidents to continue, costing the lives of the voiceless?
#SGWildlife #SnakesOfSingapore #WildlifeAct #CityInNature #EndAnimalCruelty #ACRESACIU #BeAnimalConscious #AnimalsMatter #SnakesOfInstagram #CrimesAgainstAnimals #SGNature #SgNaturePhotography #ReticulatedPython #reticulatedpythonsofinstagram
𝗔 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹’𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺
In July, a baby plantain squirrel was brought to ACRES in critical condition. Initially fed milk by a well-meaning member of public, the squirrel arrived severely bloated and struggling to breathe, suffering from aspiration pneumonia, a life-threatening condition in young animals.
Our vet acted quickly, stabilising him overnight with an intranasal bronchodilator and sedation to release trapped gas. His breathing improved, and the worst was over.
Over the next three months, our team carefully hand-raised him, guiding his recovery until he was strong enough for release. On 23rd October 2024, we watched him return to the wild, ready for a new beginning.
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 to see the work we do. It is a unique chance for everyone to visit our wildlife residents, and it’s entrance free!
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 to care for even more birds and animals who need a safe place to heal. Let’s keep giving them the homes they deserve! #LinkInBio
#BeAnimalConscious #SGWildLife #Squirrel #PlantainSquirrel #Native #MammalsOfSingapore #MammalsOfInstagram #Charity #CityInNature #Singapore #WildAnimalsBelongInTheWild #WildlifeRescue #WildlifeVet
Part 2: A Bittersweet Goodbye – White Paw & Black Paw Return to the Wild 🌌
After weeks of rehabilitative care, the time had come to release White Paw and Black Paw back in the wild where they belong.
Our team gathered under the moonlight, With hearts full of pride, mixed with a tinge of sadness in having to part with them, our team watched the two civets pause as the carrier door opened. With a flash of white and black paws, they leapt into the trees and disappeared into the night. 🌲🌌
As adorable as they are, wild animals belong in the wild. In addition to contributing to Singapore’s diverse biodiversity and ecosystem, White Paw and Black Paw can now act upon their natural instincts to hunt, forage, and socialise with their own kind.
Wild animals belong in the wild. Providing them rehabilitative care is just as crucial as returning their freedom to be as they are, and where they belong.
#SgWildlife #CommonPalmCivet #Native #WildAnimalsAreNotPets #ParadoxurusHermaphroditus #Paradoxurus #MammalsOfSingapore #MammalsOfInstagram #Nocturnal #Compassion #Charity #SayNotoKopiLuwak #ProjectLuwakSg #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #BeAnimalConscious
Part 1: From Rescue to Rehab – A Second Chance for Two Civets ❤️
Every rescue tells a story of survival. This is the story of White Paw and Black Paw, two common palm civets.
Found weak and alone, our wildlife rescue team brought them into ACRES as two separate rescues. It marked the start of their long journey together. Though their tiny bodies were fragile, their spirits were unbroken.
Over the following weeks, our rehabilitation team ensured they were fed, enriched, and nurtured in a safe environment. Slowly but surely, they grew stronger, and their playful antics revealed the curious nature of these nocturnal creatures.
Their journey was more than just survival; it was preparation for the ultimate goal—returning to the wild. Saying goodbye won't be easy.
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we share the bittersweet release of White Paw and Black Paw back into the night. 🌙
#SgWildlife #CommonPalmCivet #Native #WildAnimalsAreNotPets #ParadoxurusHermaphroditus #Paradoxurus #MammalsOfSingapore #MammalsOfInstagram #Nocturnal #Compassion #Charity #SayNotoKopiLuwak #ProjectLuwakSg #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #BeAnimalConscious
𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝗜𝗻-𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘄𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸
It all started with a kind-hearted caller who heard something unusual—soft, faint chirps from deep within a drain. Acting quickly, they reached out to our wildlife rescue hotline.
When our team arrived, we traced the chirps to a tiny jungle fowl chick deep in the drain. Time was of essence—stranded chicks can get exhausted quickly and the mother could leave the spot soon. But thanks to the swift response and collaboration of the caller, we managed to carefully extract the little one and attempted in-situ release.
Once the mother responded to the chick’s calls, we placed the chick close to her—and within moments, we witnessed the magic 🎶
A simple act of attentiveness, combined with swift action, ensured this young jungle fowl got a second chance to thrive in the wild.
#WildlifeRescue #AnimalRescueStories #CoexistWithNature #JungleFowl #RescueAndRelease #BackToTheWild #EveryLifeCounts #UrbanWildlife #ACRESRescue #ChickensOfInstagram #HensOfInstagram #ChickensInTheCity #CityInNature #ACRESRescue #ACRESSingapore #OurWildNeighboursSG #BirdPhotography #Cute #SGWildlife #BirdsOfInstagram
Buttercup’s Second Chance In The Wild
When we first met this beautiful reticulated python, Buttercup was entangled in strings, suffering from deep necrotic wounds infested with maggots. The pain and dehydration were overwhelming, but our Vet team was determined to give the snake a fighting chance.
Surgery was performed to remove the infected tissue and abscesses, and over 5 weeks, our vet team worked tirelessly, managing dehydration, infection, and more maggot infestations. Slowly but surely, Buttercup began to heal.
On release day, Buttercup had gained strength, good mobility and an additional 300 g since admission. With a microchip from ACRES, Buttercup was released back into the wild by NParks.
We are grateful for the opportunity to help animals like Buttercup and proud of the incredible team behind this recovery. 💚
#BackToTheWild #ACRES #WildlifeRehab #HopeInAction #SecondChances #CompassionateCare #ReptilesOfInstagram #AnimalsMatter #ACRESVolunteer #SGVolunteer #Volunteerism #WildlifePhotography #pythonsofinstagram #Reticulatedpython #SnakesofInstagram #Singapore
🚨🤳🏻𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐂 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚.
“Spot the scam: Unmasking fake rescues” report digs deep into the world of fake rescue content on social media, exposing the tactics used by creators to try to fool viewers, and the harms they cause to animals.
Learn how you can “Spot the Scam” and take action for animals in this shocking report. As a core coalition member of @Asia for Animals Coalition , ACRES continues to speak on this topic to raise awareness at our education programmes.
Full report at: www.smaccoalition.com/fake-rescue-report (link in bio)
#SpotTheScam #ReportIt2EndIt #ReportFakeRescue #RealityCheck #UnmaskingFakeRescue #SMACC #OnlineAnimalCruelty #EndAnimalCruelty #AsiaForAnimals
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