Bad news from Zimbabwe
! Despite over 1 million of us signing a Care2 petition seeking justice for Cecil
, the government has announced they will not charge the trophy-hunting
dentist with an illegal hunt!
! Despite over 1 million of us signing a Care2 petition seeking justice for Cecil, the government has announced they will not charge the trophy-hunting dentist with an illegal hunt!
Thankfully, the U.S. is poised to protect lions
under the Endangered Species
Act as early as tomorrow, which is a step in the right direction. Unfortunately, the current proposal will allow some trophy hunting
to continue. Can you take a moment to sign this urgent petition to end lion trophy hunting under U.S. laws?
under the Endangered Species Act as early as tomorrow, which is a step in the right direction. Unfortunately, the current proposal will allow some trophy hunting to continue. Can you take a moment to sign this urgent petition to end lion trophy hunting under U.S. laws?
Since 1975, the number of African lions
has declined by 80 to 90 percent. While Cecil captured the world's attention and outrage, his story has been repeated time and time again throughout Africa
.
has declined by 80 to 90 percent. While Cecil captured the world's attention and outrage, his story has been repeated time and time again throughout Africa.
Momentum is absolutely turning against the selfish, destructive "sport" of trophy hunting. In addition to the positive steps from the Department of the Interior, Delta
, United
and American Airlines
have all banned the shipment of dead wildlife
trophies, and efforts are underway for an international ban on the practice. But we must do more to protect and restore lion prides in Africa.
, United and American Airlines have all banned the shipment of dead wildlife trophies, and efforts are underway for an international ban on the practice. But we must do more to protect and restore lion prides in Africa.
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