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Oppose South Africa's Plan to Kill Elephants
Target: Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Minister, South Africa Ministry of Environmental Affairs & Tourism
Sponsored by: Care2.com
Sponsored by: Care2.com
South Africa has announced it will reverse its 1995 ban on killing elephants and resume culling of elephants in May. Elephant family groups could be rounded up by helicopters and shot from the air by marksmen.
Culling has been reinstated due to fears of elephant overpopulation in protected areas and the habitat destruction that too many elephants can cause. But this plan disregards the fact that elephants are extremely intelligent, social creatures with strong family bonds. It is well known that elephants mourn their dead, and killing large numbers of these sensitive creatures is cruel and unethical.
Please urge the South African government to continue exploring non-lethal options for dealing with growing elephant populations.
Culling has been reinstated due to fears of elephant overpopulation in protected areas and the habitat destruction that too many elephants can cause. But this plan disregards the fact that elephants are extremely intelligent, social creatures with strong family bonds. It is well known that elephants mourn their dead, and killing large numbers of these sensitive creatures is cruel and unethical.
Please urge the South African government to continue exploring non-lethal options for dealing with growing elephant populations.
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12:11 pm PDT, Aug 12,
Name not displayed, Florida
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9:23 am PDT, Aug 12,
Name not displayed, California
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4:17 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Vivian Lugo, Puerto Rico
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9:39 am PDT, Aug 11,
GERI HURST, Colorado
Please do not allow the South African Elephant to be culled. I understand it takes alot of vegitation to feed the herds, but they have just as much right to be there as the people. I want many generations to be gifted to see these wonderful animals. Elephants have family groups just as we do, and they grieve for their loss just as we do. PLEASE don't let this happen.
Please do not allow the South African Elephant to be culled. I understand it takes alot of vegitation to feed the herds, but they have just as much right to be there as the people. I want many generations to be gifted to see these wonderful animals. Elephants have family groups just as we do, and they grieve for their loss just as we do. PLEASE don't let this happen.
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9:39 am PDT, Aug 11,
Sherri Bessire, Texas
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2:29 am PDT, Aug 11,
Jet Barrett, United Kingdom
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8:11 am PDT, Aug 10,
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4:51 am PDT, Aug 10,
Alex Dillon, United Kingdom
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3:40 pm PDT, Aug 9,
Dominique Marquez, California
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2:53 pm PDT, Aug 9,
Anne Dillon, United Kingdom
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Leiah Sariell, Finland
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5:46 am PDT, Aug 9,
Natali ME, Virginia
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4:57 am PDT, Aug 9,
Pavla Sudrichova, Czech Republic
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8:54 pm PDT, Aug 8,
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1:28 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Donna Trueblood, Idaho
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11:03 am PDT, Aug 8,
Angela Yearian, Illinois
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10:24 am PDT, Aug 8,
Jill Heilmann, California
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7:17 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Debbie Tomascik, Texas
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1:43 pm PDT, Aug 7,
GREER BUNCE, Colorado
# 19,930:
1:32 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Rowan Seets, Germany
i am against the killing of these south african elephants, because it is merely blood thirsty murdering. If the human population grows over than the preferred amount, will we simply kill off our own? Or will we let them live because we are "higher" than these elephants? AAll living things are equal because all life is valuble. If you choose to kill off these elephants because of population size i will not rest until the day humans are killed off because of population size.
i am against the killing of these south african elephants, because it is merely blood thirsty murdering. If the human population grows over than the preferred amount, will we simply kill off our own? Or will we let them live because we are "higher" than these elephants? AAll living things are equal because all life is valuble. If you choose to kill off these elephants because of population size i will not rest until the day humans are killed off because of population size.
# 19,929:
9:29 am PDT, Aug 7,
Name not displayed, Washington
There has to be a better, more ethical humane way to decrease the elephant population. PLEASE find a better way. Haven't we had too much killing in this world!
There has to be a better, more ethical humane way to decrease the elephant population. PLEASE find a better way. Haven't we had too much killing in this world!
# 19,928:
5:32 am PDT, Aug 7,
Name not displayed, Virginia
Please, please explore any non-lethal means of controlling the elephant population. Thank you!
Please, please explore any non-lethal means of controlling the elephant population. Thank you!
# 19,927:
4:26 am PDT, Aug 7,
Eileen May, United Kingdom
elephants are the most intelligent and sensitive natured land mammal displaying real concern for one another and display true breavement when one of their number is killed. No elephants should ever be killed by humans for any reason, nature will control their numbers. if I ever visited your country it would be to see these magnificent animals, protect them at all costs.
elephants are the most intelligent and sensitive natured land mammal displaying real concern for one another and display true breavement when one of their number is killed. No elephants should ever be killed by humans for any reason, nature will control their numbers. if I ever visited your country it would be to see these magnificent animals, protect them at all costs.
# 19,926:
10:37 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Elizabeth Walters, California
am deeply saddened at the news that the South African government plans to reinstate elephant culls. Elephants are highly intelligent and social animals with strong family bonds, and killing of these magnificent animals will be devastating for the surviving individuals in these herds. I urge your government to continue exploring all non-lethal means of population control and elephant management, including birth control habitat expansion through wildlife corridors and trans-boundary parks. Thanks you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Elizabeth Walters
am deeply saddened at the news that the South African government plans to reinstate elephant culls. Elephants are highly intelligent and social animals with strong family bonds, and killing of these magnificent animals will be devastating for the surviving individuals in these herds. I urge your government to continue exploring all non-lethal means of population control and elephant management, including birth control habitat expansion through wildlife corridors and trans-boundary parks. Thanks you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Elizabeth Walters
# 19,925:
10:32 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Olivia Lopez, Arizona
It needs to stop!!!!!!
It needs to stop!!!!!!
# 19,924:
8:54 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Felicia Andrews, California
Please remember that the humans can not live separate from the animals. We are dependent on them. It is in our best interests to not reduce any wildlife population. They are at very low levels now. You risk a trophic cascade if this decimation of the elephant species continues.
Please remember that the humans can not live separate from the animals. We are dependent on them. It is in our best interests to not reduce any wildlife population. They are at very low levels now. You risk a trophic cascade if this decimation of the elephant species continues.
# 19,923:
8:49 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Amity Amacker, California
Please use humane methods of controlling elephant numbers in South Africa.
Please use humane methods of controlling elephant numbers in South Africa.
# 19,922:
8:31 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Kimberly Smith, California
I beleieve that the elephants have a right to live in their natural habitat. It is man who has come in and taken over the land. Set up a safari for them or ship them to places where they can roam free and procreate.
I beleieve that the elephants have a right to live in their natural habitat. It is man who has come in and taken over the land. Set up a safari for them or ship them to places where they can roam free and procreate.
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7:55 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Judy Skopek, California
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7:32 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Harold Crespo-Ferrer, California
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4:30 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Debra Blee, California
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3:07 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Marilyn Firnett, California
I am shocked at the news that South Africa plans to reinstate elephone culls. These huge animals are among the most sensitive, intelligent and caring animals in the world. I urge the government's continued exploration of ALL non-lethal means to control elephant population growth and management, including birth control habitat expansion through wildlife corridors and trans-boundary parks. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Marilyn Firnett
I am shocked at the news that South Africa plans to reinstate elephone culls. These huge animals are among the most sensitive, intelligent and caring animals in the world. I urge the government's continued exploration of ALL non-lethal means to control elephant population growth and management, including birth control habitat expansion through wildlife corridors and trans-boundary parks. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Marilyn Firnett
# 19,917:
11:41 am PDT, Aug 6,
Pamala Hall, California
There are obvious alternatives to killing so that these innocent creatures need not be harmed! Don't do it the lazy mans way - work together to find a better solution.
There are obvious alternatives to killing so that these innocent creatures need not be harmed! Don't do it the lazy mans way - work together to find a better solution.
# 19,916:
9:54 am PDT, Aug 6,
Linda Moosekian, California
Please stop the killing, be the example to the world of a country with the strength to do the right thing. Lay the foundation for the generations to come!
Please stop the killing, be the example to the world of a country with the strength to do the right thing. Lay the foundation for the generations to come!
# 19,915:
12:41 am PDT, Aug 6,
Jeremy M, California
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11:16 am PDT, Aug 5,
Name not displayed, Ohio
Elephants aren't in danger of overpopulating Africa. They were just an endangered species not even half of a decade ago. Thats disgusting to have to use such a pathetic excuse so that you guys can go on killing innocent animals.
Elephants aren't in danger of overpopulating Africa. They were just an endangered species not even half of a decade ago. Thats disgusting to have to use such a pathetic excuse so that you guys can go on killing innocent animals.
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10:35 am PDT, Aug 5,
Sarah Manthey, Ohio
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12:07 am PDT, Aug 5,
Timea Melinda Kovacs, Romania
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5:45 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Matthew Smith, South Carolina
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11:42 am PDT, Aug 4,
Nicole Imhof, Germany
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7:37 am PDT, Aug 4,
Steve Erlsten, Florida
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4:05 am PDT, Aug 4,
Name not displayed, Florida
Do not understand reason for the killing
Do not understand reason for the killing
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10:27 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Christy Oliver, North Carolina
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7:49 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Cecilia Morales, Bolivia
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5:31 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Name not displayed, Maryland
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11:22 am PDT, Aug 3,
Trausti Kazar, Iceland
Wildlife is everywhere in the world today is in danger, and if they let some ignorant people kill elephants South Africa is going to loose mush more income and suffer more than they get from the "hunters" i have up to 10 orgs. that will let millions boycott South Africa in everything they do
Wildlife is everywhere in the world today is in danger, and if they let some ignorant people kill elephants South Africa is going to loose mush more income and suffer more than they get from the "hunters" i have up to 10 orgs. that will let millions boycott South Africa in everything they do
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10:42 am PDT, Aug 3,
Le Thanh Quyen, Viet Nam
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10:25 am PDT, Aug 3,
Melanie English, United Kingdom
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4:57 am PDT, Aug 3,
Maxime GUILLAUME, France