We Need Your Help To Save Elephants!

Twenty years ago, illegal poaching to support the commercial ivory trade nearly wiped out elephant populations. In 1989 after international public outcry, elephants were given the highest level of protection, and the international trade of ivory was banned. But the battle isn't over. Over the past 12 years, a number of political decisions have led to a partial lifting of the ban, which has led to an increase in illegal poaching, especially in West and Central Africa, putting these majestic animals in danger once again.

To defend and save elephants, the legal ivory trade must be banned. If ivory had no commercial value, there wouldn't be a reason for these gentle giants to die. Tell the U.S. government to help protect elephants by opposing the international ivory trade.

Please sign the petition since we are quite behind the target at the moment.

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No More Titanium Mines In Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia

Environmentalists and animal welfare groups are more than happy to hear this great news that the Cambodian government has reversed its orders for the construction of a huge titanium mine in the middle of Southwest Elephant Corridor in the Cardamom Mountain rainforest in Cambodia.

I am happy that we mentioned this petition several times so that the Cardamom Mountain rainforests of Cambodia are protected. The area is home to more than 100 endangered Asian elephants and many other endangered species.

Prime Minister Hun Sen reversed his February agreement with the United Khmer mining group and has denied permission to continue with the titanium mine because of the concerns of the its impact on the environment, biodiversity and local livelihoods.

Such positive announcements show that every signed petition does make a difference and one must not give up because only firm conviction may lead to success and the protection of animals who cannot fight against the cruel world themselves. Some 90,000 signatures were signed for this particular cause by Care2 members alone and we can see that it did put pressure on the Cambodian government to reverse its orders.

Older Elephants Are Great Leaders

We have heard so much about the bravery of the lioness' who are great hunters. They find food for themselves and their packs and possess great hunting skills. However, in a similar manner female elephants are said to have some extra ordinary skills as well when we talk about the bigger animals.

It has been discovered according to the Zoologists working in Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya that younger elephants often under react in situations when they have to be be on their guard. At times when they hear the lion's roar that is extremely dangerous, they still don't pay heed.

However, groups of elephants that are led by older elephants both males and females are likely do much better at protecting themselves. The older elephants have the experience that helps them to identify the level of danger and potential threat around them when they hear the lion's roar.

No Elephant Acts or Exhibitions

We, the undersigned, support Alliance for Animals in their request for Dane County to adopt an elephant-free policy barring elephant acts and the exhibition of live elephants in facilities owned or operated by Dane County.

Elephants in circuses are trained using violence and intimidation. Every circus with elephants has a long list of government-issued citations ranging from the failure to provide adequate veterinary care to inflicting physical harm to the elephants. Elephant acts teach children that it is proper to harm and manipulate animals under the guise of “entertainment.”

Dane County relocated elephants from the county zoo to provide them with much better living conditions. Let's finish the job and make Dane County elephant-free

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/no-elephant-acts-or-exhibitions/