Articles written by: Iris Doubleday

Success: Wildlife Conservation Center Saved From Closure

coyote_pup_by_chris_pawlukA valuable, non-profit animal conservation center has been saved from closure. Sign this petition to applaud the approval of a 20-year permit that will enable the organization to continue its rescue and rehabilitation work.

Success: U.S. to Enact Near-Total Ivory Ban

elephant_by_william_warbyA near-total ivory ban will soon be taking effect in the U.S. Sign this petition to applaud the completion of these new laws and thank the U.S. government for fighting against poaching and the illegal wildlife trade.

Success: Rhino Horn Trade Will Not Be Legalized

SONY DSCSouth Africa has decided not to propose an end to the ban on the international rhino horn trade, a move that would have left rhinos even more vulnerable to poachers. Sign this petition to applaud the country’s decision to maintain the ban, and urge further action to protect the rhino from extinction.

Praise Corporations for Pledging to Combat Wildlife Trafficking

USWTA_Rnd 8_option 2A partnership geared toward ending the illegal wildlife trade has recently been announced by an alliance of major corporations. Praise these efforts to fight wildlife trafficking and cut off the supply of illegal animal products in the U.S.

Success: Wildlife Crime Police Unit Receives Funding

national-wildlife-crime-unit-by-nwcu.police.ukAn important wildlife crime unit has been saved from closure by government funding that will support its actions for at least four years. Sign this petition to thank the U.K. government for agreeing to fund this valuable police unit and urge them to continue taking steps to fight wildlife crime.

Success: Icelandic Whaling Company Cancels Hunt for Fin Whales

HvalurIceland’s only whaling company just announced that they will not be hunting endangered fin whales this summer. Sign this petition to thank the company for cancelling this season’s hunt and urge them to continue taking steps to protect endangered whales.

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