In the wild, elephants roam about 50 miles a day with their herds. They have strong family bonds and care for each other. Just recently, a family of elephants tragically died trying to save a baby elephant, proving the strength of their bond and love for each other. The heartbreaking story is a reminder of […]
Tag: captivity
Petition: Free Lyka the Blind Lioness From Maasin Zoo!
Lions don’t belong in captivity. No big cat, or wild animal does. In captivity at the zoo, wild animals develop both physical and mental health problems. They begin to display strange behavior like pacing, over grooming, self mutilation, and in general, they develop zoochosis. It’s all devastating, but at a basic level, they should just […]
Petition: Save Himeko, Depressed Elephant Who’s Been Alone in a Zoo for 24 Years
Elephants do not belong in captivity! In the wild, they are highly social animals that roam up to 30 miles in a day with their herd. They also eat a lot in the wild and put their amazing memory and communication skills to great use! However, in captivity, they never get to do any of […]
Petition: Ban Wild Animal Cafés Where Otters, Raccoons, and More are Held Captive!
There are positive ways to put animals and humans in close contact with good intentions for good reason. For instance, there are dog and cat cafés where profits go to helping homeless animals get adopted and helping shelters. However, those are companion animals; they are domesticated. They need the help of humans to survive and […]
Petition: End Wild Animal Ownership in Texas!
Wild animals are not supposed to be kept as pets in our homes. Dogs and cats become family members because they have been domesticated. However, wild animals belong in the wild. They should be with their own species and able to follow their instincts in regards to hunting, playing, mating, etc. It’s terrible for their […]
End Swimming With Dolphins: 10 Petitions You Should Sign This Week to Help Animals!
It’s horrible to hear about animal abuse cases or read the ways humans are endangering many species. Fortunately, there are things we can do to speak for them. One of the ways we can help and lend our voices to good causes is by signing petitions. Such petitions are sent to people in powerful positions […]
Petition: Urge the U.S. to Deny Import of Captive Dolphins
An application has been filed by The Chicago Zoological Society and the Brookfield Zoo to import three bottlenose dolphins to the United States. The dolphins are currently held at Dolphin Quest Bermuda and would either be sent the to Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, IL or to the Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas, U.S. […]
Zookeeper Attacked by Tiger is Further Proof that Wild Animals Don’t Belong in Captivity
Wild animals do not belong in captivity. It’s a well-known fact and yet there are still circuses, zoos, and marine parks. These places exploit animals for profit even if they claim to exist for education or conservation. There is a big difference between a sanctuary or reserve and a zoo or park. Wild animals should […]
