Animal Conservation

Stop Onslaught of Whale Deaths by Enforcing Speed Limits

Whales are dying in unprecedented numbers off and on the North Atlantic coast. Urge leaders not to be distracted by attacks on clean energy and to remain focused on the most critical threats to these animals.

Stop Wide-Scale Slaughter of Kangaroos

Kangaroos are being targeted for mass slaughter. Demand an end to this brutal and unjustified killing.

Dozens of Wild Horses Shot and Left to Die in Desert Deserve Justice

Out in the desert, dozens of wild horses are turning up dead with bullet holes in their skulls. Demand authorities capture the person responsible for these heinous killings.

Don’t Let Climate Threat Run Over Reindeer

The animals popularly known as reindeer are at dire risk of extinction due to largely human-caused threats. Support newly enhanced protections for this beautiful species.

Success: Honeybees Protected From Deadly Disease

The honeybees that keep our ecosystems functional have been struck by a deadly disease. Celebrate approval of a protective treatment that could save their lives and the balance of nature itself.

Success: Agreement Reached on Biodiversity Protection

Biodiversity got a big win at a global conference, where Earth’s habitats and species received solid pledges of protection from 195 nations. Commend this hard-won agreement for Mother Nature.

Don’t Kill Koalas for Coal

Koalas, gliders, and other endangered wildlife could soon have their homes destroyed if the coal industry gets its way. The proposed development could also further stoke the raging fire of global warming. Demand leaders stop catering to these destructive special interests.

Young Activists Fighting Against Climate Devastation Need Our Support

A wave of youth-led activism has upended the politics of climate change and given us a shot at a livable future. Learn more about this mass grassroots uprising and support young people fighting the climate crisis.

Save the Snow Crabs From Disappearing Forever

A fixture of the Alaskan seas is in danger due to climate change and overfishing. We must save the snow crab before it’s too late.

Stop Agonizing Asphyxiation and Evisceration of Fish

Fish are finally being recognized as sentient beings who feel pain and fear. This means that dragging them from the water to asphyxiate or cutting them apart can equate to torture. Demand fisheries recognize this reality by adopting more humane practices.

Stop Fishing Industry From Wiping Out Ocean Life

Life in our oceans is dying out. We must stop the greedy over-fishing now.

Save Bees By Planting Flowers in Cities and Towns

Bees are at a risk of endangerment and extinction worldwide. Overdevelopment of land in New Jersey, where they once thrived, has eliminated resources bees rely on to live and reproduce. Demand the state act now to prevent wild bee populations from becoming extinct.

Protect Whales From Death

A total of 230 pilot whales washed up on the shores of an Australian island; the majority dehydrated to death under the hot sun. Scientists cite climate change, habitat loss, and overfishing as the likely causes of this event and warn against future catastrophes of similar scale. Demand we do more to protect our oceans and their animals.

Stop Shooting Alligators in Head and Dragging Them Behind Cars

Dragging alligators behind cars and shooting them with a device that causes a slow and painful death are acceptable practices in Florida. Demand an end to this cruelty.

Save the Bees From Deadly Disease

Over 500 environmental protections, including safeguards for bees, could be struck down within months. Demand a key European region stop gambling with its future and the fate of the planet.

Save Penguins From Death Due to Climate Change

Climate change, caused by greenhouse gas emissions, has killed more than 600 penguins in Brazil. Unfortunately, while this country’s total emissions account for only 1% of the world’s total, its people and wildlife are forced to live with the damage caused by other nations. Demand climate action is taken immediately.

Demand Research Institutions Help Preserve Biodiversity

The welfare of wild animals has long since taken a back seat in the research world. New York University has become one of the first institutions to launch a program that will study the impact of human activity and associated environmental changes on animals. Demand other research universities and institutes implement similar initiatives and dedicate resources to the biodiversity crisis.

Woman who Shot and Skinned Husky Puppy While Claiming to Hunt Wolves Must be Punished

A woman apparently hunted and skinned a husky puppy and claimed she thought it was a wolf. Demand an end to wolf hunting and punishment for this disgusting act.

Don’t Fund Nuclear Power Plant That Will Kill Marine Ecosystem

A greenlighted nuclear power plant could kill 500 million fish, upend marine ecosystems, and cause a wide-scale environmental disaster with decades-long repercussions. Demand leaders rethink their reckless decision.

Protect West Coast Fishers From Extinction

West coast fishers are small, carnivorous mammals that are facing extinction because the government refuses to protect them. Demand these fascinating little mammals receive the protections they deserve.

Stop Slaughtering Sea Lions Because of Human Mistakes

People are slaughtering innocent sea lions in the name of fish conservation. Sea lions, however, are not the cause of dwindling fish populations – humans are. Demand an end to this cruelty.

Use Science to Help Conserve Endangered Wildlife

Animal-tracking tags have long been used to better understand the behaviors of endangered species. However, the lack of public tracking data makes it difficult for conservationists to communicate and strategize. Demand all animal trackers be required to enter basic information into an accessible, online database to preserve animals.

Don’t Let Whales Go Extinct for Human Delicacies

There are only 350 North American right whales left in the world and if fishermen get their way, this rare species may not survive much longer. We must save these whales before it’s too late.

Stop Logging Industry From Destroying Yellowstone Grizzly Bears

A massive logging project is threatening the fragile Yellowstone grizzly bear population. Demand an end to this environmentally destructive project.

Stop Spraying Family Pets with Poisonous Cyanide

Each year millions of wolves, bears, coyotes, and other wild animals are killed by a government-funded agency. To make matters worse, many of these animals are trapped and poisoned with cyanide bombs, leading to slow, painful deaths. Help ban inhumane cyanide traps for good.

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