Polar Bears in the Tropics: A Call for Compassionate Change Polar bears are majestic, wide-ranging carnivores uniquely adapted to one of the planet’s most extreme environments—the Arctic. With thick fur, black heat-absorbing skin, and hollow hairs that act as solar…
“Calling For An End to Wild Animal Performances” In April 2005, ACRES launched a campaign urging the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari to end the use of wild animals in performance shows. Our concerns stemmed from both animal welfare and…
“Campaigning for Better Wildlife Protection Laws in Singapore” Campaign Introduction: Strengthening Wildlife Protection Laws in Singapore The Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act is Singapore’s national legislation that enforces the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna…
Protecting Whale Sharks: Giants That Belong in the Wild Whale sharks—gentle giants of the sea—can grow as large as a double-decker bus, dive nearly 1,000 metres deep, and migrate thousands of kilometres across the oceans. Their immense size, wide-ranging movement,…
Why Do Sharks Matter? Sharks are the guardians of our oceans. As apex predators and vital scavengers, they have helped regulate marine ecosystems for over 400 million years. Like tigers in the wild, sharks maintain ecological balance by eliminating the…
The Hidden Cruelty Behind Puppy Mills Puppy mills are commercial breeding facilities where the welfare of animals is often compromised in pursuit of profit. Dogs used for breeding are typically kept in poor conditions, with little regard for their physical…