Over 60 captive elephants have been confirmed as infected with a human strain of tuberculosis (TB) since the mid-1990s. Many have died from the disease. It’s time to end elephant captivity to help stop the spread of TB. According to National Geographic reporting, an estimate of 5 to 6 percent of 400 elephants in US […]
Category: Petitions
Petition: Ban Polar Bear Trophy Hunting
Scientists believe that climate change could cause polar bears to go extinct by the end of the century. With higher temperatures and less sea ice, polar bears will not be able to get enough food and provide for their children. This tragic possibility seems like something that every person in power should be working to […]
Petition: Washington Bans Wildlife Killing Contests
Washington became the seventh state to ban wildlife killing contests, according to an email from the Humane Society of the United States. Wildlife killing contests are where hunters kill a large number of wild animals for cash and prizes. Contests for killing bobcats, coyotes, crows, foxes, and raccoons are now outlawed in the state after […]
Petition: Shocking New Footage of Animals Suffering on a Polish Fur Farm
Animal nonprofit Respect for Animals shared horrible suffering happening right now at a Polish fur farm. The photos and videos are abominable and show the suffering prevalent in the fur industry. Mark Glover at Respect for Animals shared the following in an emailed statement. “This is a shocking investigation. The suffering of these animals can […]
Petition: Stop Black Bear From Getting Euthanized Because Humans Encroached on His Habitat
Bears are amazing animals, however, we probably don’t want to end up in close proximity to them. As humans encroach on bears’ (and other animals’) habitats, close encounters with wild animals are bound to happen. Source: Azur smile/Youtube It’s important to be prepared and educated so that you know how to best respond. Inappropriate […]
Petition: “Hunting Influencer” Kills Animals and Shows Off Photos and Videos on Social Media
A French law student is receiving death threats after modeling for a streaming service that specializes in hunting and fishing. The model claims she is getting death threats after modeling for Zone 300, the streaming service, in addition to sharing “her passion” on social media. Johanna Clermont, the “hunting influencer” is now getting threatened thanks […]
Petition: Report Shows Pesticides are the Leading Cause of Steep Decline in US Bird Species
A new report has found that the United States bird populations continue to decline, and pesticides are part of the reason. The study shows that neonicotinoid insecticides are linked to reductions in bird diversity, specifically between 2008 and 2014. Source: Link TV/Youtube The use of neonicotinoid insecticides is linked to a reduction of grassland […]
Petition: Woman Grabs Drugged Tiger’s Testicles for a Selfie at a Thai Zoo
Images of a woman holding a tiger’s testicles at a zoo in Thailand have sparked social media backlash. The woman uploaded selfies taken at Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai including a photo of herself clutching the big cat’s testicles. The caption read, “Pray in your heart and squeeze hard then you will be free from […]
