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NParks would be conducting Operation No Release this Vesak Day, reminding us not to release animals into the wild. #fb

The National Parks Board (NParks) would like to remind members of the public not to release animals into the wild this Vesak Day. "We would like to appeal to the public not to release animals into the wild as it means sending them to their deaths", says Mr Wong Tuan Wah, Director of Conservation, NParks. "As some of these animals are usually kept as pets, they are not likely to survive as they are not used to the surroundings and are not able to cope in the wild. If these animals carry viruses, they will also affect other native wildlife." Operation No Release To raise public awareness on the rationale of not releasing animals into the wild, NParks is working with volunteers to carry out 'Operation No Release' in the nature reserves and reservoirs this weekend. They will be keeping a lookout for any case of animal release and will also educate and advise members of the pub...

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