Garry Rogers's Blog, page 194

Sign The Petition Against Exotic Animal Abuse In New York Circuses

Originally posted on Animal Blawg:
Nadya Hall (x post from  ePolicy) The cruelty-free show must go on. Long Island Orchestrating for Nature (LION), an animal advocacy non-profit, has initiated a petition through Change.org in support of the Traveling Wild and Exotic Animal Protection Act. (See memorandum…

Concerned About Exposure to Toxic Chemicals?

Toxic chemicals enter the natural environment as wastes from human activities. Insuring chemicals are safe for humans will insure that they are safe for wildlife too. Continue reading →

Sheep Killed, Punched, Stomped on, and Cut for Wool

Animal cruelty found across the wool industry. Continue reading →

Human Impacts Causing Great Dying on Earth

"Every day that passes the world is in worse shape" (Patricia Randolph). Continue reading →

Climate Change Will Alter Fire Patterns and Caribou Distribution

The absolute best-case result of the fire regime change is that the herds move. The worst case is that the herds diminish in size, Continue reading →

U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Reverses Wolverine Protection Proposal

Jeff Copeland, a spokesman for the nonprofit Wolverine Foundation and a retired U.S. Forest Service biologist, said that for Walsh to reverse the recommendation "without any new scientific evidence is a sign of strong political pressure from the states." Continue reading →

If Rhinos Go Extinct

Rhinos are the irreplaceable savanna maintenance crew and tourist magnets. More of the savanna's human occupants need to realize this and protect rhinos. Continue reading →

Orphaned baby elephant rescued after revenge attack

Aa orphaned baby elephant was attacked by angry locals after a member of its herd killed a woman. Continue reading →

Save National Wildlife Refuges from Oil and Gas Mining

The national wildlife refuges across the United States are unprotected against oil spills and contamination from natural gas drilling. Continue reading →

A Critical Petition to Sanction Thailand for Ivory Trafficking

Immediate action needed. Sign the petition urging CITES representatives of Europe and the US and all members of the Standing Committee to sanction Thailand now. Continue reading →