Animal Conservation

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.

Success: Florida Panther Remains on Endangered Species List

Florida_panther_(Felis_concolor_coryi)_at_Jacksonville_Zoo_(3)-By-Moe-EpsilonFlorida panthers are remaining on the endangered species list, despite some people arguing that they should lose much needed protections. Applaud efforts to keep these animals on the endangered species list in order to protect this suffering species.

Success: California Protects Rare Species From Extinction

Marten_with_Flowers_by_US_FishandWildlifeCoastal martens are now protected as candidates for the California Endangered Species Act. Help us thank the California Fish and Wildlife Department for taking action to save this species from extinction.

Success: Public Park Saved From Disruptive Development

crystal-springs-by-unknownThe Washington State Parks Department has dropped plans for a privately owned RV park that would have harmed local wildlife by driving them away from planned animal highway bridges. Applaud the director for choosing to keep animals safe.

Success: Lions in Africa On Endangered Species List

african lion namibia kevin pluckOne of two subspecies of African lions has been placed on the endangered species list, and the other on the threatened species list. Applaud the decision made to try protect and conserve these majestic animals.

Save Whales and Dolphins From Deadly Explosions

574302-1448038848-wideWhales and dolphins are being put at risk by deadly explosions set off during Navy training exercises in their habitat. Urge the Navy to safeguard marine life by staying out of these sensitive areas.

Stop All Arctic Oil Drilling

186364-1447111685-wideWalruses, polar bears, whales and other sensitive wildlife are threatened by Arctic oil drilling projects. Help protect the pristine Arctic from the drills once and for all.

Success: Wildlife Crossing to Be Built to Save Cougars

CougarOfficial planning has begun for a large wildlife crossing to benefit cougar populations. Thank state officials for moving forward with these plans and encourage them to secure funding for the rest of the project.

Save Migrating Shorebirds From Big Oil

619243-1444947592-wideThousands of shorebirds are at risk of being killed by a disastrous oil spill if a new oil terminal in their habitat gets build. Protect these helpless birds and other wildlife from the threat of a toxic catastrophe.

Success: Fence Built to Protect Endangered Panthers

Florida_panther_(Felis_concolor_coryi)_at_Jacksonville_Zoo_(3)-By-Moe-EpsilonFlorida panthers will soon be better protected from drivers once a 10-foot high fence that stretches for miles along a major highway is built. Thank the transportation department for proceeding with this very intelligent decision.

Success: Sumatran Rhino Finds New Hope in Indonesian Sanctuary

rhino-by-hotblackA Sumatran rhino has journeyed from an American zoo to a sanctuary in Indonesia where he will be breed with others of his kind. Through this breeding program, conservationists hope to save this endangered species. Praise the zoo for its efforts in saving the Sumatran rhino from extinction.

Don’t Let Mexican Gray Wolves Disappear Forever

626082-1444078805-wideBarely more than a hundred Mexican gray wolves still survive in the wild, and now these last survivors are in danger of disappearing forever. Don’t let the Mexican gray wolf go extinct.

Save Wolves From Extinction

195710-1445895063-wideWolves are under threat because of industrial activity encroaching into their forest home. Speak up to save the last wild wolves in Canada before it’s too late.

Success: Judge Overturns Idaho’s Ag-Gag Law

cows farmA judge overturned an Idaho law prohibiting the use of undercover surveillance inside factory farms. Judge Winmill ruled the law violated the First Amendment right to free speech and criminalized whistleblowers. Sign the petition and applaud Judge Winmill for protecting public health and animal welfare.

Success: Arctic Drilling Operations Ceased

ShellNo_banner-By-Dennis-BratlandShell Oil has decided to halt Arctic drilling operations, likely as a result of severe public criticism. Sign this petition to thank Greenpeace and other activists for doing whatever possible in order to stop this destructive project.

Success: U.S. and China Make Deal to Ban Ivory Trade

elephants_brian snelsonAn agreement between the U.S. and China to ban the ivory trade is the largest step thus far in shutting down the harmful industry. This is a victory for wildlife activists who’ve been fighting to save elephants from poaching. Applaud China’s President for enacting this vital ban.

Success: Sage Grouse Saved from the Brink of Extinction

Photo Credit: Menke Dave, U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceThanks to the strong conservation efforts of western leaders and the USDA, the greater sage-grouse is no longer threatened with extinction. Please thank the USDA for collaborating with other agencies to save this unique bird.

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