Whale hunting is an extremely painful and cruel way to kill animals. Animals that haven’t even done anything wrong – they’re simply living their lives, swimming in their waters, when suddenly humans attack them with harpoons, leaving them to bleed out and suffer. Yet the government of Iceland has just approved a new license for […]
Category: Petitions
Petition: Help Kenya Protect Rhinos from Poachers
In the face of escalating rhino poaching in South Africa, new conservation strategies have thankfully shown promise in reducing poaching incidents. This year alone, South Africa saw a decrease in poaching thanks to proactive measures like these. It’s time for Kenya to adopt similar strategies to protect its own vulnerable rhino populations. Sign this petition […]
Petition: Urge Shipping Company to Reroute Ships to Avoid Whale-Ship Collisions
The Hellenic Trench in the Mediterranean is a key ecosystem for endangered sperm whales. Fewer than 200 of the majestic creatures are left alive in the area – and more die off all the time, often as a result of being hit by large ships. That’s why it’s so important for big shipping companies to […]
Petition: Demand an Investigation into the Avoidable Killing of a Polar Bear in Canada
In a tragic incident at a remote radar site in Canada’s Arctic region, a worker was fatally attacked by two polar bears, leading to the killing of one of the bears. This event, while devastating, raises significant concerns about the measures in place to protect both employees and the endangered polar bears that inhabit these […]
Petition: Help Protect Endangered African Elephants
There are only a few species of animals – that we know of – that use unique names to refer to each other. Humans obviously fall into this category, as do dolphins and even sometimes parrots. And now we’ve learned there’s another majestic species that has this rare ability: wild African elephants. But African elephants […]
Petition: Help Save the Borneo Pygmy Elephant from Extinction
In tragic news, the Borneo pygmy elephant – the smallest living elephant – is teetering on the brink of extinction. With only about 1,000 of these majestic creatures left in the wild, urgent action is necessary. Deforestation, human-wildlife conflict, and increasing agricultural pressures threaten their survival. While the Malaysian and Indonesian governments have plans to […]
Petition: Help Ban Koala Cuddling in Australia
In Australia, the cherished experience of cuddling a koala is causing growing concerns over animal welfare and stress. One of the world’s oldest koala sanctuaries in Queensland has already ceased this practice, shifting to observation-focused experiences that respect the natural behavior of these gentle creatures. With koalas now classified as endangered, it is crucial that […]
Petition: Help Stop the Illegal Killing of Endangered California Condors
Another endangered California condor was found shot and killed in Utah. The death of these majestic birds undermines decades of conservation efforts. We must demand accountability and protect these iconic symbols of the American wilderness from further harm before it’s too late. Sign this petition to urge the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to find […]