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Baby Humpback Dies: Call for More Investigation Into Reasons

Target: New South Wales Department of Environment and Climate Change
Sponsored by: Care2

Colin the baby humpback whale gained fame for following yachts off the coast of Sydney, Australia and trying to suckle from them, having lost his mother. Several days went by while the injured calf grew weaker and weaker. Despite attempts to help him, including bringing in an aboriginal whale whisperer, the New South Wales Department of Environment and Climate Change decided the most humane option would be to euthanize him.

Despite Colin's tragic end, this experience can be used to strengthen the conservation and rescue efforts for future whales. The humpback whale has only recently been removed from the endangered species list - and we need to keep it that way! Call for a thorough investigation as to why Colin was abandoned so as to learn more about the behaviour of whales, and to provide better protection in the future.

For more information, see http://www.care2.com/news/member/509544259/854575

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Dear New South Wales Department of Environment and Climate Change,

Colin the whale captivated the public's attention for days, as the media documented his gravitation towards yachts and his attempts to suckle from them. With Colin's unfortunate death, I urge you to conduct a thorough investigation as to why the whale was abandoned by his mother. This experience can lead to further research about the seemingly bizarre behaviour of whales, as well as to the development of more humane conservation and rescue methods.

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Recently, the World Conservation Union released a revised endangered species list, reclassifying the humpback whale from being "vulnerable" to being of "least concern." Although this is encouraging to the global efforts to save whales, we must work to keep this species unlisted. I urge you to direct your efforts to uncovering the causes of Colin's death as well as additional investigation to better understand and protect humpback whales.

Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,
[Your name here]

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9:37 am PST, Nov 19, Carol Preston, Kentucky

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1:20 am PST, Nov 19, Susan Johnson, Australia
This whole episode was handled in an appalling fashion. The least that can be done after the public being so upset is that a proper investigation be carried out so that such a botched disaster will not occur again.

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please protect the animal world

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4:47 pm PST, Nov 12, Lisa Lewis, North Carolina

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10:49 am PST, Nov 12, Jessica Morrone, Australia
We need more help for these amazing creatures, we need more research into their behaviours because this WILL lead to greater conservation into these giants of the sea. And I have to say, the fact we did not save colin, makes me sad to call myself Australian. So lets do the right thing and find better ways to save these creatures.

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12:43 am PST, Nov 10, Name not displayed, California
This is the biggest cruelties to animals that is making mother nature fierce. She really has her eye on this one. Cruelty on animals must stop. Animals are a part of mother nature and she is getting very angry with people hurting and destroying her beloved animals, earth and environment. She is soon to whip her tail with full blown whips, and that is something I can guarantee that you don't want to experience. Nobody has ever began to experience her full blown whips, only her small whips. And she is now preparing to whip her tail with numerous full blown whips! Once mother nature whips her tail, there is no stopping her, regardless of who you are. The days are growing shorter, and so is her fiery. Therefore, keep on making her angry and I promise you will regret it. You have been warned.

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