Guest guest Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 TODAY & NewsRadio 93.8 November 4, 2004 Be wary of illegal animal trade The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) yesterday launched its Wild but Not Freecampaign to raise awareness about the booming illegal pet trade which is threatening the existence of wildlife in Asia. Among the 10 celebrities endorsing its campaign is actress Irene Ang. The public can call the new Acres Wildlife Crime Hotline at 9783 7782 to blow the whistle on illegal wildlife traders and buyers. Streats November 4, 2004 Text and picture by Ashleigh sim Call of the wild A new hotline has been set up by animal rights group Animal Research and Concerns Society (Acres) for members of the public to report illegal trade in and keeping exotic pets. The move is part of the group's Wild but Not free campaign. Active Acres volunteer Gillian Tan (pictured), an actress who appeared in local drama series Durian King, summed up the purpose of the month-long campaign in the Central Business District. Animals can't speak for themselves,she said. We are their voices and have to protect them. Acres was formed in 2001 and is supported by Saatchi and Saatchi and the Lee Foundation. The hotline number is 9783-7782 The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority makes regular seizures of protected species from smugglers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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