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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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# 20,451:
6:07 pm PST, Feb 25,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 20,450:
5:22 pm PST, Feb 25,
Mili Baghela, Canada
I've watched several documentaries on elephant culling to reduce population size, and I am outraged that we are treating animals like this. Moreover, I have seen that elephants are also being killed for their ivory tusks. Such behaviour is truly an act of animal cruelty and we must put a stop to this at once.
I've watched several documentaries on elephant culling to reduce population size, and I am outraged that we are treating animals like this. Moreover, I have seen that elephants are also being killed for their ivory tusks. Such behaviour is truly an act of animal cruelty and we must put a stop to this at once.
# 20,449:
2:14 pm PST, Feb 25,
Cory Branch, Nevada
we can't let them go extinct
we can't let them go extinct
# 20,448:
1:19 am PST, Feb 25,
Name not displayed, France
odieux ses (hommes).pour l argent et l ivoire abbatre de sang froid des éléphants,et par leurs morts le groupe éclaté,ses animaux sont sensible .PITIE S IL VOUS PLAIT
odieux ses (hommes).pour l argent et l ivoire abbatre de sang froid des éléphants,et par leurs morts le groupe éclaté,ses animaux sont sensible .PITIE S IL VOUS PLAIT
# 20,447:
7:06 pm PST, Feb 24,
JANNIER Ghislaine, France
Il faut que ces atrocités cessent une fois pour toute !!!!!!!
Il faut que ces atrocités cessent une fois pour toute !!!!!!!
# 20,446:
1:12 pm PST, Feb 24,
Boulhaut Stephane, France
This is unacceptable, the hunting of elephants is a disgrace! to stop the hunting of elephants and fast! Stéphane Boulhaut
This is unacceptable, the hunting of elephants is a disgrace! to stop the hunting of elephants and fast! Stéphane Boulhaut
# 20,445:
1:01 pm PST, Feb 24,
Name not displayed, France
# 20,444:
6:16 am PST, Feb 23,
Roger U., France
Bravo for you petition, please continue the fight to save the creature of the worl. Hello of someone fromParis who loves animals.
Bravo for you petition, please continue the fight to save the creature of the worl. Hello of someone fromParis who loves animals.
# 20,443:
4:27 pm PST, Feb 22,
Michelle Brown, Virginia
# 20,442:
10:08 am PST, Feb 21,
Aisha Selvey, Egypt
# 20,441:
4:30 am PST, Feb 20,
CANDICE HERRAN, South Africa
PLEASE STAY THE GOOD PEOPLE YOU ARE...THEY HAVE MORE RIGHTS TO BE ON THIS PLANET THAN WHAT SOME HUMANS DO......GOD PUT US ALL HERE TO ALL BE EQUIL AND TO LOOK AFTER AND RESPECT THE COMPANY HE PUT HERE FOR US....OUR BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS!
PLEASE STAY THE GOOD PEOPLE YOU ARE...THEY HAVE MORE RIGHTS TO BE ON THIS PLANET THAN WHAT SOME HUMANS DO......GOD PUT US ALL HERE TO ALL BE EQUIL AND TO LOOK AFTER AND RESPECT THE COMPANY HE PUT HERE FOR US....OUR BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS!
# 20,440:
1:40 pm PST, Feb 18,
Jeffrey DeCristofaro, North Carolina
End elephant slaughter now!
End elephant slaughter now!
# 20,439:
9:26 am PST, Feb 18,
Name not displayed, North Carolina
God created animals, they should be able to rome this earth just as we do.
God created animals, they should be able to rome this earth just as we do.
# 20,438:
7:14 am PST, Feb 18,
Michael Lavin, Illinois
# 20,437:
6:41 pm PST, Feb 17,
Name not displayed, Illinois
Elephants are wonderful, necessary animals. They are endangered species. They are emotional animals and smart. They are also peaceful, good animals. Please don't kill them.
Elephants are wonderful, necessary animals. They are endangered species. They are emotional animals and smart. They are also peaceful, good animals. Please don't kill them.
# 20,436:
6:15 pm PST, Feb 17,
A Johnson, North Carolina
# 20,435:
8:19 am PST, Feb 17,
Joseph Wilson, Illinois
# 20,434:
6:03 am PST, Feb 17,
Anna Lopatovska, United Kingdom
# 20,433:
6:30 pm PST, Feb 16,
Jacqueline Lavin, Illinois
# 20,432:
8:13 pm PST, Feb 15,
Alexis Pentney, Canada
# 20,431:
12:39 am PST, Feb 15,
Leanne Pentney, Canada
who are we to cut down a species? let the laws of nature be the one to judge. Only God has the right.
who are we to cut down a species? let the laws of nature be the one to judge. Only God has the right.
# 20,430:
7:07 pm PST, Feb 13,
Terrence Gildred, Massachusetts
Elephants are one of the few kindred spirits we have on this planet in terms of intelligence and self-awareness. We are such a brilliant species, really can't we come up with a better way to deal with our problems than with more death and destruction??
Elephants are one of the few kindred spirits we have on this planet in terms of intelligence and self-awareness. We are such a brilliant species, really can't we come up with a better way to deal with our problems than with more death and destruction??
# 20,429:
4:24 pm PST, Feb 13,
Jay Von Mohr, California
# 20,428:
10:42 am PST, Feb 13,
Name not displayed, California
# 20,427:
10:03 am PST, Feb 13,
Margaret Maldonado, California
there HAS to be another NON LETHAL answer to this.... dont let them take the "easy way" out. DO WORK SON! :D
there HAS to be another NON LETHAL answer to this.... dont let them take the "easy way" out. DO WORK SON! :D
# 20,426:
7:40 pm PST, Feb 12,
Wendy Patnaud, California
Africa belongs to the Elephants as well as the people.
Africa belongs to the Elephants as well as the people.
# 20,425:
7:24 pm PST, Feb 12,
Kimberly Hernandez, California
There are other ways! Killing should not be the first choice.
There are other ways! Killing should not be the first choice.
# 20,424:
1:15 pm PST, Feb 12,
Mary Foley, Ireland
# 20,423:
12:25 am PST, Feb 12,
Name not displayed, California
# 20,422:
7:10 pm PST, Feb 11,
Amanda Lugo, Virginia
# 20,421:
5:40 am PST, Feb 11,
Caroline Knowles, United Kingdom
# 20,420:
11:44 pm PST, Feb 10,
Ryan Mcintosh, Washington
# 20,419:
6:37 pm PST, Feb 10,
Karen Hanson, Oregon
There are better ways! Turn these gentle giants into an asset for your country. Gather and sell their waste for excellant fertilizer. We do that here in our Portland, OR Zoo. Send it to places on your continent that need help with poor soil conditions. Make the elephants a tourist attraction, they can make you money to help your people and endear you to other countries. Others will hate you if you kill them. Build love and peace with these giants as God intended. There are viable options, please examine them first.
There are better ways! Turn these gentle giants into an asset for your country. Gather and sell their waste for excellant fertilizer. We do that here in our Portland, OR Zoo. Send it to places on your continent that need help with poor soil conditions. Make the elephants a tourist attraction, they can make you money to help your people and endear you to other countries. Others will hate you if you kill them. Build love and peace with these giants as God intended. There are viable options, please examine them first.
# 20,418:
4:36 pm PST, Feb 10,
MELANIE FAVELA, California
# 20,417:
12:57 pm PST, Feb 10,
PATRICIA STOJKOVIC, France
I 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, Patricia STOJKOVIC
I 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, Patricia STOJKOVIC
# 20,416:
9:07 pm PST, Feb 9,
Wren Kilian Bade, Montana
# 20,415:
1:39 pm PST, Feb 9,
Mary Hashemi, Georgia
I oppose the culling of these magnificent creatures on the basis that it is a barbaric practice. The human element should rearrange its population and habitat in order to make more room for these ancient natives of Africa.
I oppose the culling of these magnificent creatures on the basis that it is a barbaric practice. The human element should rearrange its population and habitat in order to make more room for these ancient natives of Africa.
# 20,414:
11:02 am PST, Feb 9,
Lara Marlin Hull, California
Please show your humanity by showing life the respect it deserves. Don't slaughter innocents - it is our duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Allowing this will bring dignity and respect to you a thousand-fold. Thank you for your consideration. Lara
Please show your humanity by showing life the respect it deserves. Don't slaughter innocents - it is our duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Allowing this will bring dignity and respect to you a thousand-fold. Thank you for your consideration. Lara
# 20,413:
3:38 am PST, Feb 9,
SYLVIA STOJKOVIC, France
I 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, Sylvia STOJKOVIC FRANCE
I 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, Sylvia STOJKOVIC FRANCE
# 20,412:
8:02 pm PST, Feb 8,
Erick Dittmar, Colorado
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, Erick Dittmar Colorado, USA
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, Erick Dittmar Colorado, USA
# 20,411:
7:02 pm PST, Feb 8,
Chesarae Falette, Colorado
I 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, Chesarae Falette Colorado, USA
I 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, Chesarae Falette Colorado, USA
# 20,410:
5:19 pm PST, Feb 8,
Marilyn Waldron, California
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6:42 pm PST, Feb 7,
William Samuel, Maryland
# 20,408:
10:37 am PST, Feb 7,
Nicola Binding, United Kingdom
im sure there are other methods regarding contreception,there must be other humane ways.this really saddens me
im sure there are other methods regarding contreception,there must be other humane ways.this really saddens me
# 20,407:
10:19 am PST, Feb 7,
Catherine Harris, United Kingdom
# 20,406:
1:53 pm PST, Feb 6,
Louise Rushton, United Kingdom
Please stop this madness!!!!!! Clear the mines and let the elephants back into Angola!!!
Please stop this madness!!!!!! Clear the mines and let the elephants back into Angola!!!
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5:16 am PST, Feb 6,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
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5:03 am PST, Feb 6,
Melinda Bozeman, Mississippi
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9:03 pm PST, Feb 5,
Rhena Magaziner, California
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5:46 pm PST, Feb 5,
Sam Gonce, Maryland
# 20,401:
4:00 pm PST, Feb 5,
Omar Al Schekhli, Morocco
Elephants are the Righteous Guardians of this Planet, established by Mother Nature herself. They are humble, strong, magnificent, beautiful, and they never forget. Let them remember our kindness and love towards them instead of our violence and cruelty against them.
Elephants are the Righteous Guardians of this Planet, established by Mother Nature herself. They are humble, strong, magnificent, beautiful, and they never forget. Let them remember our kindness and love towards them instead of our violence and cruelty against them.