Stop Offering Cash Bounties for Killed and Mutilated Beavers
Hunters are being encouraged to kill beavers and cut off their paws for cash bounties. Demand an end to this gruesome practice.
Animal Conservation
Save Thousands of Vulnerable Species From Extinction
An estimated one third of all plant and wildlife species in the U.S. are vulnerable to extinction, with 12,000 in need of immediate conservation action. Demand the Senate act to protect endangered species before it is too late.
Prevent a Billion Birds From Dying in Collisions With Buildings
1 billion birds die every year from collisions with manmade structures. Demand action to protect our feathered friends from slaughter.
Don’t Declare Ivory-Billed Woodpeckers Extinct
Ivory-Billed Woodpeckers are on the verge of being declared extinct, despite repeated sightings of them. To ensure their continued protection, this must not happen. Call on officials to delay declaring extinction and to protect these vulnerable birds.
Shark Pulled From Ocean and Stabbed in Head Deserves Justice
A video shows two men dragging a shark from the ocean, clubbing it with a hammer, and stabbing it in the head with a knife. Shockingly, this violent act is legal in Florida. Demand justice for this poor creature and protect other sharks from this tragic fate.
Stop Farmers From Killing Grey Wolves
Farmers have been allowed to intervene on an important case that threatens to delist gray wolves and remove their protections currently afforded to them as an endangered species. Demand wolves’ lives be prioritized and continue to protect populations of this keystone species.
Success: Tigers Making a Comeback Due to Conservation Efforts
Tiger populations have been increasing throughout regions of Asia and Nepal for the first time in centuries. Thank the World Wildlife Fund conservation organization for their dedicated efforts in protecting these majestic cats.
Protect the Dugong From the Brink of Extinction
The dugong has just been officially considered functionally extinct in China, and many other animals are likely to follow suit if we don’t act fast. Demand that the U.S. support increased protections for the world’s oceans.
Facebook: Don’t Promote Illegal Sale of Endangered Animals
Facebook reportedly serves as a platform for animal traffickers and poachers to publicly sell endangered animals and animal body parts. Demand they stop seemingly allowing these illicit activities to take place on their site and to take a stance for global biodiversity.
Give Endangered Ecosystems a Fighting Chance
Thousands of species could go extinct in the next few decades without immediate intervention. Demand a committed investment in rewilding at-risk habitats and ecosystems.
Punish Man Who Reportedly Smuggled 1,700 Animals in Plastic Bags
A man reportedly smuggled over 1,700 animals into the U.S. by hiding them in his clothing and tiny plastic bags. Demand he be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for his apparent contribution to the exotic pet trade industry.
Stop Mass Poisoning of Fish
A river that runs between Germany and Poland has become a fish graveyard. Tons of the dead animals have been discovered, with their likely killer being human-dumped toxins. Demand leaders protect this valuable natural commodity from an ongoing menace.
Stop Oil Drilling Projects That Threaten Beloved Walruses
A popular walrus was euthanized in Norway through no fault of the animal. Now, entire communities of walruses could once again be endangered because of oil and gas drilling. Demand politicians finally prioritize living beings over fossil fuels.
Stop Hunting, Dismembering, and Selling Hippos to Near-Extinction
Hippos are fighting a losing battle against humans that hunt them for parts and strip away their homes. Demand protection for these at-risk animals.
Stop Running Endangered Species Into the Ground
The development of human road systems has decimated animal populations, contributing to the deaths of millions of animals each year who don’t know how to react in the face of fast-moving cars and trucks. Demand we implement safe passages for animals to cross from one side of the road to another without the potential of losing their lives.
Stop Murdering Animals for Human Entertainment
Each year, wildlife killing contests result in the deaths of thousands of animals, all in the name of recreation. Afterward, animals’ bodies are discarded in what can only be described as a waste of their precious lives. Encourage legislators to ban these events on protected lands.
Save Great Hammerhead Shark From Extinction
One of the strangest and most captivating pioneers of the sea could soon go extinct. Relentless fin harvesting has nearly sealed the great hammerhead shark’s fate. Join the fight to rescue this embattled species before it’s too late.
Ban Body-Crushing Traps That Paralyze And Kill Endangered Animals
Body-gripping traps work by slamming shut onto helpless animals, crushing their bones or organs in an inescapable hold. We must ban the use of these barbaric traps.
Save Millions of Species From Extinction
More plant and animal species are vanishing by the day while humanity turns a blind and guilty eye. Demand global leaders take real action to protect endangered species from extinction.
End Cruel Shark Killing Tournaments
Tens of thousands of sharks are killed in the name of “fun” every year during shark killing tournaments. This causes a drastic drop in their already dwindling population. Demand an end to these cruel competitions.
Success: Endangered Species Once Again Federally Protected
The Trump administration removed a series of vital environmental protections and put endangered animals at risk of extinction. Thankfully, these species are now safe, and their welfare is guaranteed by law. Praise the judge responsible for protecting these animals.
Protect Wedge-Tailed Eagles From Drastic Drops in Population
Australia’s largest aerial predator has spent years as the prey of humans. These important birds now face an even bigger threat in unrelenting habitat loss. Demand this eco-diverse region safeguard one of its most iconic inhabitants.
Don’t Kill Wild Bears Because of Bad Housing Policies
Four black bears have been killed for entering a campground used as temporary housing for Anchorage’s unhoused population. Demand officials protect houseless community members and wildlife with effective housing policies.
Success: Bear Who Broke Into Homes for Food Saved From Euthanasia
The bear who broke into multiple California homes has been saved from euthanasia. DNA samples showed that he was not the sole culprit, and it is safe to relocate him to a different part of the forest once captured. Thank the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for investigating, listening to the public demands, and saving Hank the Tank.
Success: Protection for Migratory Birds Restored
Ex-president Trump removed the laws protecting migratory birds in the United States. President Biden has reinstated these vital environmental protection laws and honored the 1916 treaty between Canada and the US. Thank the Biden administration for their dedication to conservation.
