As a cub in the U.S. state of Michigan, a bear wandered around a trail through a forest. When he spotted a delicious-smelling barrel along the way, he was filled with curiosity. He stuck his head through a large hole someone had cut in the top to investigate. But when it came time to pull […]
Category: Petitions
Petition: Biden Should Have Reinstated Protections for Gray Wolves – Stop the Rollback Now
The Biden administration was reportedly moving to revive a damaging Trump-era rule that stripped gray wolves of Endangered Species Act protections. If allowed, this Trump-era rule would reopen the door to state-led hunts—particularly in regions like the Great Lakes—risking mass killings and a reversal of decades of recovery. It’s a sharp U-turn from President Biden’s […]
Petition: Orcas Use Kelp to Groom Each Other – Now Climate Change Is Threatening Their Survival
For a long time, we thought only humans and other primates practiced the loving act of mutual grooming. But now, scientists have discovered that orca whales do this, too – using kelp! Sign the petition to help protect orcas and their ecosystems! Grooming is an important act that helps solidify bonds between people – or […]
Petition: Shut Down Japan’s Cruel Otter Cafes Before It’s Too Late
In cafes across Japan, adorable small-clawed otters are being used as props for social media likes and selfie sessions. But behind the squeals of delight and viral videos is a disturbing reality – new research shows that many of these otters likely came from illegal wildlife trafficking networks. However, many of these cafe owners and […]
Petition: Hold Criminal Network Accountable for Abusing Monkeys in Horrific Videos
The FBI recently arrested 11 people in the U.S. for distributing – and ordering the creation of – horrific videos that feature sexually abusing and torturing monkeys. Sign the petition to ensure that authorities continue their investigation, and hold every single person involved in this criminal network responsible! The content, known as “animal crush videos,” […]
Petition: Ban Private Big Cat Ownership in Pakistan to Prevent More Attacks
It was a scene out of a nightmare: a lion leaping over a concrete wall, lunging at a mother and her two young children in the streets of Lahore, Pakistan. Thankfully, although the children were hospitalized and the mother was left bruised and traumatized, authorities say they will make a full recovery. The lion that […]
Petition: Protect Pangolins From Trafficking in the U.S. Wildlife Market – Act Now
The pangolin is a unique creature – the nocturnal mammal is known for being mysterious. Adorable but sturdy, it can roll up into a ball to protect itself with scaly armor, and lash its sharp tail out at predators. Sadly, the pangolin is also one of the most vulnerable animals alive today. These shy, scaly […]
Petition: Protect Humpback Whales From Drum Lines in Australia
In Australia, a humpback whale became tangled up in a type of fishing gear called a “drum line,” and has since disappeared. Experts are attempting to track the animal, but they haven’t been seen since Sunday, June 15. We don’t know yet if this majestic creature is safe from the dangers that human fishing lines […]