At around 6:40am, a passerby saw something curious on a sidewalk in Hong Kong. It looked like it was the body of an adult turtle – but it had clearly been through something heinous. The poor animal’s shell was shattered and it was lying in a pool of its own blood. But, even worse, this […]
Category: Petitions
Petition: Stop the Helicopter Killings of Koalas in Victoria, Australia
The tragic culling of over 700 koalas in Budj Bim National Park in Victoria is a horrifying reminder of how our wildlife is being failed by shortsighted policies. This decision to shoot these beloved creatures from helicopters, after a bushfire ravaged their habitat, was not only a shocking act of cruelty but also a devastating […]
Petition: Only Six Puffins Remain — Demand UK Action Before It’s Too Late
In Dorset, UK, there’s a stretch of land along the coast where Purbeck puffins used to nest for at least decades. But now, the puffins’ numbers are dropping so quickly, they could be gone within the next 15 years. Sign the petition to save them! As of now, volunteers and researchers have spotted only three […]
Petition: Florida Officials Killed Three Bears Without Reason—Demand Answers Now
The tragic death of a man at the hands of a bear in Collier County, Florida, is undoubtedly heartbreaking. However, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s immediate decision to kill three bears in response appears to be an overreaction, particularly since it is noted by the agency itself that human-bear encounters are extraordinarily rare. […]
Petition: Justice for Star the Reindeer – Demand a Full Investigation Now
The people of Anchorage have lost a local treasure. Star, the beloved reindeer who had become a symbol of joy and tradition in the heart of the city, was euthanized after a series of disturbing incidents. For years, Star was a fixture of the Anchorage community, bringing happiness to children and adults alike. Star’s presence, […]
Petition: Save Spain’s Wild Horses from Disappearing – Protect Biodiversity and Fight Wildfires
Wild horses in the Galicia region of Spain are helping to fight wildfires! By grazing in areas that typically had dry underbrush near forests, the animals are helping to naturally clear out low-lying plants, like the flowering gorse, that would have easily caught fire and spread sparks. But sadly, the population of wild horses in […]
Petition: Florida Man Kills Protected Heron for Being in His Backyard
Native migratory birds like the great blue heron are federally protected in the United States by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. That means that it’s illegal to kill or otherwise harm them. But that didn’t stop a man in Florida from having “fun” by shooting and killing both a great blue heron and a mallard […]
Petition: Stop Octopus Farming Before It Starts in New York
New York has the opportunity to set a precedent for the protection of marine life and animal welfare with a critical new bill that seeks to ban octopus farming before it takes root. This legislation would amend the state’s environmental conservation law to prohibit the farming of octopuses for human consumption and restrict the sale, […]