Lobsters are sentient marine animals who can live up to 100 years in the wild. Yet Kroger grocery stores keep them in small, crowded tanks with their claws tied together for days or even weeks before they’re finally killed. On top of this, an analysis has shown that improved conditions still amount to immense […]
Category: Petitions
Petition: Tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Stop Killing Endangered Wolves
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently killed another endangered Mexican gray wolf, who left behind a pregnant mate and several children. Authorities have killed 22 of these wolves since their reintroduction in 1998, and 24 have inadvertently been killed after being captured. As is often the case, the wolf was murdered to protect the […]
Petition: Urge Florida Authorities to Protect Brown Pelicans from Fishing Gear
Brown pelicans in Florida are increasingly becoming entangled in fishing lines and fishhooks, and that is now their leading cause of death in the state. These iconic birds perch and hunt along the same piers that fishermen use. Often, when they get tangled in fishing lines, the fishermen will cut the lines instead of freeing […]
Petition: Help End Elephant Riding in Thailand
Elephant riding is a popular tourist experience in Thailand. But it leads to immense suffering for the elephants involved. The elephants spend hours every day carrying their handler, tourists, and a heavy seat on their backs. After years of enduring these rides, their backs become sunken and deformed. On top of this, they also endure […]
Petition: Tell Nueva Pescanova to Drop Its Plans to Build World’s First Octopus Farm
Research has shown that octopuses are sentient and intelligent beings who experience a variety and depth of emotions. Despite this, some companies are planning to farm these creatures for food. Some of the details from Nueva Pescanova’s proposal are that the octopuses would be kept in tiny tanks with other octopuses and be exposed to […]
Petition: Ask Nebraska to Help Protect Bald Eagles from Hunters
In Nebraska, two men were out hunting for birds and shot a bald eagle. The men seemed unaware that these animals were in the area. They were also unaware that these animals are protected under federal law. It was even their intention to “eat the bird later” when they were questioned by authorities. More people […]
Petition: Demand Marineland Transfer Its Whales and Dolphins to Sanctuaries Immediately
In early March, an orca named Kiska passed away from a bacterial infection at Marineland in Canada. The whale, known as “the world’s loneliest orca”, spent more than four decades at Marineland and the last 12 years in complete isolation. Her story helped inspire activists to help pass a bill in Canada. This bill bans […]
Petition: Help Save Red Wolves from Extinction
Red wolves are the rarest canine in the world – and now they’re nearly extinct. Experts estimate there are fewer than 20 left in the wild, 14 of which are confirmed and collared by conservationists. While animal lovers and scientists have been trying to recover red wolf populations for several decades, these efforts are still […]