Showing posts with label endangered species. Show all posts
Showing posts with label endangered species. Show all posts

Arctic Wolf with cub

All male and female pack wolves take good care of the cubs.


Hunters are killing around 50-100 wolves every 1-2 days. The population of Arctic wolves is rapidly decreasing and we need to put a stop to this hunting of endangered wildlife species. The number of wolves killed'' legally'' only in Alaska through trapping and hunting has increased dramatically with more than 3,600 wolves killed in the past two years. Through extended hunting seasons and liberalized bag limits, the Alaska Board of Game has been allowing wolf killers to take more and more wolves in an effort to provide more moose and caribou for hunting.


The Arctic Wolf (Canis lupus arctos) lives in one of the most inhospitable regions of the world. Subjected to sub-zero temperatures, months of darkness, and no food. The main food source for the Arctic wolf is musk oxen and caribou although arctic hare and lemmings often supplement their diet. The Arctic Wolf is a subspecies of the Gray Wolf.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l77MfW2wVgE

Save Critical Habitat for the Florida Panther







No protected habitat exists for the Florida panther, the only big cat east of the Mississippi. And fewer than 100 individual panthers remain, making the Florida Panther one of America's most endangered species.

Scientists conclude that the panther's existing habitat is the bare minimum needed for the remaining population to survive. Five panthers have already been killed on south Florida highways this year, with an additional 24 panthers killed by vehicles in the preceding two years. This situation must not continue.

The Interior Department has the ability under the Endangered Species Act to protect the remaining habitat now. Urge Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to designate critical habitat for the Florida panther today!

Please sign this petition. Thank you!