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Support Proposal to List Polar Bears As "Threatened"
Target: U.S. Fish and WildlifeSponsored by: Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund
Send in your public comment to support listing polar bears as a "Threatened" species!
Polar bears really need our help: according to government studies in recent months, more and more are starving to death, and more and more of their babies are dying before reaching adulthood. In fact, of polar bears studied between 1990 and last spring, only 25 cubs per 100 females survived. That's less than half the survival rate of polar bear cubs studied from 1967 to 1989!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public comments regarding the listing of polar bears as a "Threatened" species. In just 5 minutes, you can send in your public comment - just sign this petition.
Polar bears really need our help: according to government studies in recent months, more and more are starving to death, and more and more of their babies are dying before reaching adulthood. In fact, of polar bears studied between 1990 and last spring, only 25 cubs per 100 females survived. That's less than half the survival rate of polar bear cubs studied from 1967 to 1989!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public comments regarding the listing of polar bears as a "Threatened" species. In just 5 minutes, you can send in your public comment - just sign this petition.
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# 50:
9:28 am PST, Jan 13,
Suzanne Holt, Ohio
the data about polar bears is more than alarming; it's indicting. please - for the sake of the future of this gorgeous species - and our own, may the threat to polar bears be acknowledged and documented. all we as individuals can do is express our thoughts&feelings; the real power is finally in the hands of those who hopefully listen. merci~
the data about polar bears is more than alarming; it's indicting. please - for the sake of the future of this gorgeous species - and our own, may the threat to polar bears be acknowledged and documented. all we as individuals can do is express our thoughts&feelings; the real power is finally in the hands of those who hopefully listen. merci~
# 49:
9:28 am PST, Jan 13,
Gail Taylor, California
Let's get at this idea before it is too late! The polar bears are such an important part of our environment and bring many thousands of years of human/bear interaction and wisdom. Let's not make them an icon like the Unicorn... something only remembered in myths.
Let's get at this idea before it is too late! The polar bears are such an important part of our environment and bring many thousands of years of human/bear interaction and wisdom. Let's not make them an icon like the Unicorn... something only remembered in myths.
# 48:
9:28 am PST, Jan 13,
Gloria Bollman, Minnesota
# 47:
9:27 am PST, Jan 13,
Mindie Flamholz, Maryland
# 46:
9:27 am PST, Jan 13,
Timi Sostre, New Jersey
polar bears are way too cool to disappear. we must help them, now. they MUST be listed as 'threatened' NOW!!
polar bears are way too cool to disappear. we must help them, now. they MUST be listed as 'threatened' NOW!!
# 45:
9:26 am PST, Jan 13,
Douglas Narveson, Iowa
# 44:
9:26 am PST, Jan 13,
Lil Judd, California
These amazing bears are very important to the ecosystem up there. They need to be placed on the endangered species list. Too many lifeforms on this planet is dying off due to our inability to protect them - please do not let this be another of those.
These amazing bears are very important to the ecosystem up there. They need to be placed on the endangered species list. Too many lifeforms on this planet is dying off due to our inability to protect them - please do not let this be another of those.
# 43:
9:26 am PST, Jan 13,
Carol McManus, Colorado
Although I live far from the areas affected, I do believe the scientific reports which come across my desk. I urge the Fish and Wildlife Service to take serious action to preserve the animals of the north.
Although I live far from the areas affected, I do believe the scientific reports which come across my desk. I urge the Fish and Wildlife Service to take serious action to preserve the animals of the north.
# 42:
9:26 am PST, Jan 13,
Karen Doddridge, Florida
Polar bears are like the canary in the coal mine. What we allow to happen to them will eventually happen to us all.
Polar bears are like the canary in the coal mine. What we allow to happen to them will eventually happen to us all.
# 41:
9:26 am PST, Jan 13,
Kelsi Singer, Missouri
As more of their habitat disapears due to humane actions, the polor bears will become even more "threatened" and in light of current climate change this is not likely to end soon!
As more of their habitat disapears due to humane actions, the polor bears will become even more "threatened" and in light of current climate change this is not likely to end soon!
# 40:
9:26 am PST, Jan 13,
Steve Gross, Massachusetts
# 39:
9:26 am PST, Jan 13,
Lorrie Eaton, Nevada
we are the stewards of this planet. all life is sacred!
we are the stewards of this planet. all life is sacred!
# 38:
9:26 am PST, Jan 13,
Jess Darrell, Rhode Island
# 37:
9:25 am PST, Jan 13,
Kim Hillstrom, Ohio
No Global Warming huh? Why then are these beautiful animals drowning and starving? We need to protect them as we do all wildlife because if we don't it is sure that we are next.
No Global Warming huh? Why then are these beautiful animals drowning and starving? We need to protect them as we do all wildlife because if we don't it is sure that we are next.
# 36:
9:25 am PST, Jan 13,
Name not displayed, California
# 35:
9:25 am PST, Jan 13,
Sean A. Kilpatrick, New York
# 34:
9:24 am PST, Jan 13,
Jennifer Ciambrone, New Jersey
# 33:
9:24 am PST, Jan 13,
Susanne Fogle, Missouri
Polar Bears should be listed as endangered.
Polar Bears should be listed as endangered.
# 32:
9:24 am PST, Jan 13,
Timothy Carpenter, Colorado
# 31:
9:24 am PST, Jan 13,
Carroll Harris, Colorado
Predators are the key to healthy eco-systems. THEY MUST BE SAVED, IF WE ARE TO HAVE A WORLD WORTH LIVING IN . . .
Predators are the key to healthy eco-systems. THEY MUST BE SAVED, IF WE ARE TO HAVE A WORLD WORTH LIVING IN . . .
# 30:
9:23 am PST, Jan 13,
Marian Woodall, Oregon
AS an indicator specie, polar bears need to be "listened to" and that includes protecting them.
AS an indicator specie, polar bears need to be "listened to" and that includes protecting them.
# 29:
9:23 am PST, Jan 13,
Kathleen Moore, Vermont
# 28:
9:23 am PST, Jan 13,
Name not displayed, New York
# 27:
9:22 am PST, Jan 13,
Deborah DeLage, Michigan
# 26:
9:21 am PST, Jan 13,
Name not displayed, California
# 25:
9:21 am PST, Jan 13,
Jack Kashinsky, New York
Polar Bears have as much right to exist as do humans.
Polar Bears have as much right to exist as do humans.
# 24:
9:21 am PST, Jan 13,
Cynthia Rogan de Ramirez, Colorado
Polar bears like many predators are keystone players in local ecologies. Their near or true absence will adversely affect many other animals and plants only leaving a few overpopulated species. Polar bears arre drowning and starving in large numbers. Please give them the support they need to survive.
Polar bears like many predators are keystone players in local ecologies. Their near or true absence will adversely affect many other animals and plants only leaving a few overpopulated species. Polar bears arre drowning and starving in large numbers. Please give them the support they need to survive.
# 23:
9:21 am PST, Jan 13,
Carol Berg, Minnesota
Polar bears are magnificent creatures. We owe it to Nature and the value of diversity to do our best to preserve them in their natural habitat.
Polar bears are magnificent creatures. We owe it to Nature and the value of diversity to do our best to preserve them in their natural habitat.
# 22:
9:21 am PST, Jan 13,
Christopher Gautrau, Connecticut
# 21:
9:21 am PST, Jan 13,
Glen Holt Jr., Pennsylvania
# 20:
9:20 am PST, Jan 13,
Tracy Wortman, Virginia
# 19:
9:19 am PST, Jan 13,
David Zappulla, Colorado
this is absolutely mandatory!
this is absolutely mandatory!
# 18:
9:19 am PST, Jan 13,
Denis DellaLoggia, Delaware
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE list thiese magnificent creatures as threatened.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE list thiese magnificent creatures as threatened.
# 17:
9:19 am PST, Jan 13,
Miriam Lavandier, Pennsylvania
# 16:
9:18 am PST, Jan 13,
Lili Martinez, Rhode Island
# 15:
9:18 am PST, Jan 13,
CURT ROMERIL, Florida
# 14:
9:18 am PST, Jan 13,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
It seems we have threatened their existence and it is time to take action to preserve them!
It seems we have threatened their existence and it is time to take action to preserve them!
# 13:
9:17 am PST, Jan 13,
Lea Anne Jasper, Minnesota
# 12:
9:17 am PST, Jan 13,
Eileen Smith, New Jersey
# 11:
9:17 am PST, Jan 13,
Name not displayed, Washington
# 10:
9:17 am PST, Jan 13,
Jennifer Arnold, California
# 9:
9:17 am PST, Jan 13,
Kate Skolnick, New York
# 8:
9:16 am PST, Jan 13,
LISA SWAIN, Texas
# 7:
9:16 am PST, Jan 13,
Name not displayed, California
With the current rate of decline among polar bear populations, we can't ignore that this species is currently being threatened. We need to take action now.
With the current rate of decline among polar bear populations, we can't ignore that this species is currently being threatened. We need to take action now.
# 6:
9:15 am PST, Jan 13,
Jasmin Cori, Colorado
# 5:
9:15 am PST, Jan 13,
Michelle Wooten, Texas
# 4:
9:15 am PST, Jan 13,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 3:
9:12 am PST, Jan 13,
Melora Horvath, California
# 2:
9:11 am PST, Jan 13,
Michele B. Silvey, Ohio
# 1:
9:10 am PST, Jan 13,
Betsy True, Wisconsin