Target: Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa
Goal: Stop of the illegal trade of rhino horns to protect this endangered species.
Rhinos are critically endangered due to the illegal trade of their horns, which are in high demand in Asian countries for their supposed medicinal properties. South Africa is home to nearly 80% of the world’s rhinoceros population, making it a prime target for illegal poaching and trafficking.
The illegal trade of rhino horns has devastating consequences for both rhinoceros populations and the ecosystem as a whole. The poaching of rhinoceroses for their horns leads to a decline in their population and disrupts the natural balance of the ecosystem, as rhinos play an important role in maintaining vegetation and supporting other wildlife.
The continued illegal trade of rhino horns in South Africa requires immediate action. It is imperative to take a multi-faceted approach to address this issue, including increasing the enforcement of existing laws, implementing stricter penalties for those involved in the illegal trade, and raising public awareness about the consequences of this illicit trade.
Ending illegal wildlife trade is crucial for the survival of rhinoceros populations and the preservation of the environment. Sign below and demand the South African government take decisive action to protect these magnificent animals and ensure their continued existence for generations to come.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear President Ramaphosa,
I am writing to urge you to take immediate action to end the illegal trade of rhino horns in South Africa. The continued poaching and trafficking of rhinoceros horns is a threat to the survival of the endangered rhinoceros population and disrupts the natural balance of the ecosystem.
South Africa is home to nearly 80% of the world’s rhinoceros population, making it a prime target for illegal poaching and trafficking. The illegal trade of rhino horns not only threatens the survival of rhinos but also undermines the integrity of South Africa’s wildlife protection efforts.
To address this issue, we must take a multi-faceted approach, including increasing the enforcement of existing laws, implementing stricter penalties for those involved in the illegal trade, and raising public awareness about the consequences of this illicit trade.
We urge you to take immediate action and demonstrate your commitment to the protection of rhinoceros populations and the preservation of the environment. Ending the illegal trade of rhino horns is crucial for the survival of these magnificent animals and the restoration of the natural balance of the ecosystem.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Dr. William Folwds
I hate poachers! All of them, every one of them! I don’t care about the why they do it, I’d love to see them dead! I think that to sell tickets to track them down and kill them would work well. I’d like a reward be paid for dead poachers. That would be fitting and good Karma!