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25 years of ACRES: Local charity continues wildlife rescue efforts with eye on expansion

The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) turns 25 on May 24, and aims to raise funds to expand its wildlife rescue centre in Sungei Tengah.
The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) turns 25 on May 24, and aims to raise funds to expand its wildlife rescue centre in Sungei Tengah.

Mystery of disappearing bananas solved: Family catches civet cat instead of rat in trap

It was Bukit Timah resident Audrey Wong’s first time encountering a common palm civet in the 30 years she had lived in her home.
It was Bukit Timah resident Audrey Wong’s first time encountering a common palm civet in the 30 years she had lived in her home.

2 mynahs found stuck in rat glue traps in Woodlands under care of ACRES

Acres CEO Mr Kalai said the birds are now able to stand and eat on their own.
Acres CEO Mr Kalai said the birds are now able to stand and eat on their own.

Endangered Sunda slow loris rescued from HDB block near Sin Ming

A native and endangered Sunda slow loris was found in the sixth floor corridor of an HDB block near Sin Ming on Jan 17.
A native and endangered Sunda slow loris was found in the sixth floor corridor of an HDB block near Sin Ming on Jan 17.

Himalayan vulture rescued by ACRES dies after condition deteriorated quickly

The vulture was rescued by ACRES on Jan 11 and died after its condition deteriorated quickly.
The vulture was rescued by ACRES on Jan 11 and died after its condition deteriorated quickly.

De Cuyper, Tzimas on target as Brighton down Forest to go fifth

Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Brighton & Hove Albion - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - November 30, 2025 Brighton & Hove Albion's Maxim De Cuyper celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Brighton & Hove Albion - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - November 30, 2025 Brighton & Hove Albion's Maxim De Cuyper celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Baby sambar deer rescued from drain and reunited with herd after two-day search

The week-old fawn received care from the team at Acres Wildlife Rescue Centre.
The week-old fawn received care from the team at Acres Wildlife Rescue Centre.

Wildlife rescue group Acres hopes to send 30 endangered freshwater turtles back to Indonesia

The thirty pig-nosed turtles under Acres' care are slated to be repatriated to Indonesia in January 2026.
The thirty pig-nosed turtles under Acres' care are slated to be repatriated to Indonesia in January 2026.

Water gel guns among newer tools NParks uses to manage monkeys in estates

An NParks contractor using water gel blasters to drive the monkeys out of a HDB estate in Punggol on Aug 2.
An NParks contractor using water gel blasters to drive the monkeys out of a HDB estate in Punggol on Aug 2.

Hundreds of firefighters battling wildfire in southern France amid improved weather conditions

French firefighters spray water to contain a wildfire in Martigues near Marseille, France, July 18, 2025. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
French firefighters spray water to contain a wildfire in Martigues near Marseille, France, July 18, 2025. REUTERS/Manon Cruz

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.