Report Abuse to 911 Animal Abuse http://reporter.911animalabuse.com/ At this link you can post photos, videos and reports on places that you believe are abusing animals. This helps others like you when they are trying to decide if these places are really helping animals or if they are part of the problem.
These are folks helping in
any way they can to better the quality of life for Wild Animals and Marine Life. Take a look
and see if you'd like to help some or even just one. Let's see what we can do...
Welcome
The International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF) is one
of the world's leading otter charities. In the UK IOSF is the only
charity solely dedicated to the conservation, protection and care of
otters based on 20 years of scientific research in the UK and around the
world.
Otter numbers in the UK have increased slightly in recent years but the Eurasian otter is still classed as “Vulnerable” in the Red Data List. Through education, research, influencing policy and partner working the IOSF is making progress but there is still much to be done here in the UK and other countries where otters are at risk.
Your support is greatly appreciated and the donations you make help secure a better future for otters in the UK and around the world.
To read more and help them out: http://www.otter.org/
SEATTLE GOOSE KILL
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEOCLIP
Photos courtesy of Bob Chorush
WARNING: You may be disturbed by some of these photos and videoclip. Please click the BACK button of your browser to return to our Home page if you'd rather leave this page now.
The USDA was the agency that conducted the gassing of the geese.
Gas chambers are connected to the truck in preparation for the slaughter.
Nets and other implements used for the goose round-up.
Carbon Dioxide tanks used to gas the geese.
Geese rest on dock and graze on grass, completely unaware that they will soon be caught and stuffed into boxes to be suffocated to death, all for the "crime" of pooping, something that all God's creatures do, including you and me. They're unable to fly as they're shedding their flight feathers during the molt.
The geese were caught and stuffed into these gas chambers and the carbon dioxide turned on, suffocating them. They struggled and suffered and died a horrible death. Look closely at the base of the gas chamber. You can see their feathers sticking out from the bottom, evidence of the brutality they were subjected to.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEOCLIP OF GEESE BEING ROUNDED UP AND GASSED
To read more: http://www.hallofshame.lovecanadageese.com/photos.html
The International Rhino Foundation
History of the International Rhino Foundation
During the late 1980s, Zimbabwe’s black rhino populations were decreasing at an alarming rate due to intense, organized poaching. In 1989, a group of concerned individuals and institutions founded the International Black Rhino Foundation to assist in the conservation of black rhinos in Zimbabwe both through efforts in the wild and in zoos. In part, because of the International Black Rhino Foundation’s support, poaching was virtually eliminated and black rhino populations began to stabilize. In most areas throughout the species’ range, black rhino populations now are slowly increasing.
RHINO POACHING EPIDEMIC CONTINUES IN AFRICA
So far this year, South Africa – home to the majority of the world’s
rhinos - has lost more than 260 rhinos to poaching, which suggests that
2011 will exceed the record 333 lost in 2010.
To read more, adopt or help: http://www.rhinos-irf.org/about/
Limbe Wildlife Centre
About WildlifeDirect
WildlifeDirect is a Kenya and US registered charitable organization founded and chaired by African conservationist Dr Richard Leakey, who is credited with putting an end to the elephant slaughter in Kenya in the 1980s. Its main office is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
WildlifeDirect was established in 2006 to provide support to conservationists in Africa directly on the ground via the use of blogs, which enables anybody, anywhere to play a direct and interactive role in the survival of some of the world’s most precious species.
WildlifeDirect does not take funds on behalf of bloggers, instead we enable all our bloggers to link their blogs to fund raising sites. No administration fee is charged for this. By allowing bloggers to raise funds directly through this website, we ensure that all donations go directly to where it was intended in its entirety. WildlifeDirect however still needs to raise funds for our own operational costs. We invite donors to make a contribution to help run the organization.
To help or read more: http://wildlifedirect.org/about/
9 ways to celebrate and help save the imperiled bear
February 27th is International Polar Bear Day. Take a moment to celebrate these bears and learn a bit more about them.
02-23-2010 // NW Staff
1. Speak up for America's polar bears
Polar bears in the Hudson Bay are in danger of dying out completely as global warming melts away the ice they depend on to hunt for food. Speak up to ensure the Clean Air Act can help these bears!
2. Read all about it
Learn about polar bears at NWF's Wildlife Library, then find out how the bears are coping with global warming (hint: not well).
3. Bake "cubcakes"
Get step-by step directions for creating adorable (and delicious!) polar bear cupcakes.
4. Adopt a polar bear
Adopt your very own polar bear (symbolically, of course!) and help change the forecast for wildlife.
5. Get crafty with this polar bear snow gauge
Try out this quick and easy polar bear snow gauge craft, a perfect project for a snow day home with the kids.
6. Plant a tree
Express your love of the Earth and hope for its future with this Adopt-an-Animal polar bear ornament.
7. Immerse yourself in an intimate portrayal of one polar bear's life
Wapusk: White Bear of the North includes images from acclaimed wildlife photographer Dennis Fast, showing the life of one majestic bear in the Arctic north.
8. Send an eCard
Our free polar bear e-card allows you to wish all your friends "Happy Polar Bear Day!"
9. Make a donation to NWF
Day in and day out, NWF works to protect polar bears and other imperiled animals. Please support NWF by making a donation today!
To read more or help: http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/Animals/Archives/2010/Polar-bear-day.aspx
Who We Are
The Pacific Region
host a vast array of migratory birds simply due to
an incredible variety of habitats, from oceans to deserts, isolated
alpine meadows to tropical islands. Within the continental United
States, approximately 620 species of migratory birds occur regularly
within our region. In addition, approximately 200 species
occur in Hawaii, the U.S. territories and commonwealth in the Pacific
Islands. Our area supports 10 out of 29 important shorebird
staging areas (resting and fueling areas for migrant shorebirds)
in the United States including three of hemispheric and three of
international significance. Our mainland mountains,
valleys, deserts, and river corridors are home to a tremendous
diversity of land birds, some of which occur only in the Pacific
Region such as the Yellow-billed Magpie and White-headed
Woodpecker. Hawaii and the other Pacific Islands have their
own unique suites of species found nowhere else in the world, such
as the brightly-colored Honeycreepers.
We provide leadership in migratory bird conservation in the Pacific Region aby providing implementation support to many partnership efforts including the Pacific Flyway Council, North American Waterfowl Management Plan and associated Joint Ventures, Partners in Flight, Shorebird Conservation Plan, Colonial Waterbird Plan, and the North American Bird Conservation Initiative. We also issue permits for scientific collecting and other educational uses of birds under the auspices of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Our region falls within the Pacific Flyway, a major migration route for waterfowl in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the early 30's, waterfowl biologists used band returns and other information dating back to the early 1900's to help identify primary waterfowl migration routes, such as the Pacific Flyway, which link breeding grounds in the north to more southerly wintering areas.
In partnership with the Pacific Flyway Council, a consortium of state wildlife agencies, we work with the States to meet migratory game bird population goals established within Pacific Flyway Management Plans and to set hunting regulations based on data from waterfowl surveys and other available sources of information on migratory game bird populations.
Migratory Bird Programs by State
To see more: http://www.fws.gov/pacific/migratorybirds/who_we_are.htm
Wildlife Penning
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About Stop Wildlife Penning
As a family, we dealt with this issue in our backyard in Holt, Florida. We followed the necessary steps of contacting the Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) to help, but found out wildlife penning was legal in the state of Florida as well as many other states. Wildlife penning involves the capture of foxes and coyotes who are then shipped across state lines and placed into 100-acre penned areas. Then, dozens of hunting dogs are released into the pen and scored on how fast they catch the prey. We have witnessed firsthand the pack mentality the dogs create when attacking a helpless animal.
With the help of numerous supporters, we have successfully shut down fox penning permanently in Florida! Now it's time to focus our attention on the other states that allow this practice to continue. Please read more at TrainingNotTorture.org.
2. Wildlife Penning should not be considered hunting.
3. This cause is neither anti-hunting nor anti-gun.
4. We must arise to the occasion and stop this once and for all!
Donations Go To
EMERALD COAST WILDLIFE REFUGE INC
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 59-3286744)
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Learn about a few of Oregon's native species that need our help!
Native Fish and Wildlife Profiles
About Oregon Wild
Oregon
Wild (formerly the Oregon Natural Resources Council or ONRC) has been
instrumental in securing permanent legislative protection for some of
Oregon’s most precious landscapes, including nearly 1.7 million acres of
Wilderness, 95,000 acres of forests in Bull Run/Little Sandy watersheds
(to safeguard the quality of Portland's water supply) and almost 1,800
miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers. As a leader of the national grassroots
charge for conservation of roadless areas
in our national forests, Oregon Wild helped secure administrative
protections for more than 58 million acres of spectacular road less areas
across the country.
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If you'd like to know more: http://www.oregonwild.org/about
Sea Shepherd's Mission Statement
Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an
international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our
mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife
in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and
species.
Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to
investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and
confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the
biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd
works to ensure their survival for future generations.
To get involved: http://www.seashepherd.org/get-involved/
In Defense Of Animals
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Dear Friend of Animals, You can’t imagine the shock I felt when I first came face to face
with the horrors that were befalling millions, in some cases billions,
of animals in our nation’s laboratories and fur and factory farms ...
our nation’s puppy mills.
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The population of
Sumatran tigers in the wild is estimated to be only
three hundred to five hundred.
The Sumatran tiger is the only subspecies left in the Indonesian
islands. The last Bali tiger is believed to have been shot in 1937.
The last Javan was probably killed in 1984. Left unchecked, one man’s
damage could have played a critical role in
wiping out a whole species.
Tiger habitat in Sumatra is being lost to agriculture, as more forest is being converted to palm oil production. Gunung Leuser National Park is where the largest population of 110 lives, but much tiger habitat there is still unprotected. Its hard to say even with potentially five hundred tigers left in the wild if that is enough genetic diversity to sustain a wild population. Inbreeding could eventually weaken the species to the point where it is very vulnerable to disease. Some zoos are currently involved in the efforts to save the species from extinction. The Melbourne Zoo just reported May 13th, they have four healthy new Sumatran tiger cubs. (If you visit their page, watch the video too.) Another hopeful event was the capturing of extremely rare footage of Sumatrans in the wild this year.
Visit the Sumatran Tiger Trust website to find out what you can do help. http://www.tigertrust.info/sumatran_tiger_home.asp
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Idea #2: Focus Federal Resources on Key Places.
Idea #3: National Wildlife Refuges are an essential
part of America’s Great
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To Vote: http://ideas.usda.gov/ago/ideas.nsf/0/9737E83C1420249E86257789006A1A1A
About ADI
Mission Statement:
The objects of ADI are to educate, create awareness, and promote the interest of humanity in the cause of justice, and the suppression of all forms of cruelty to animals; wherever possible, to alleviate suffering, and to conserve and protect animals and their environment. We are opposed to violence or intimidation whether directed at humans or other animals.
Background: With offices in Los Angeles, London and Bogota, Animal Defenders International (ADI) is a major international force for animal protection, working at regional, national and international levels to protect animals and the environment. ADI has succeeded through precision-led undercover investigations and scientific reports, to secure greater legal protection for animals. Lobbying on issues such as animals in entertainment; animals used in experiments and the funding of alternatives; worldwide traffic in endangered species; vegetarianism; factory farming; pollution and conservation; ADI is changing humanity’s perspective on the way we view the other species that share our planet. ADI organizes international animal rescues of animals in distress.
How we work: We conduct investigations of animal use in industry and commerce, gather evidence and assist authorities with the prosecution of law-breakers when appropriate; we publish scientific and technical reports; produce parliamentary briefings; educational materials for schools and colleges; lobby for laws to protect animals.
Donate
In an historic world first, ADI are currently rescuing an incredible 25 lions from eight circuses in Bolivia. Accompanied by the Bolivian authorities, the ADI team travelled all over Bolivia seizing lions and other animals from shocking conditions in circuses. Please consider making a donation today. Malnourished, thin and dehydrated lions were found in tiny cages on wheels. One circus had a staggering eight lions in a small cage, little bigger than two double beds, on the back of a truck.
To help or adopt: http://adirescuediary.com/
North American Bear Center
Mission
The mission of the non-profit North American Bear Center is to advance the long-term survival of bears worldwide by replacing
misconceptions with scientific facts about bears, their role in
ecosystems, and their relations with humans.
There is a huge need for accurate information about bears worldwide.
Bears have been unfairly demonized for centuries. Exaggerated perceptions of danger historically led to eradication campaigns using bounties, poison, trapping, and shooting. All eight bear species around the world are now listed as vulnerable, threatened or endangered in all or portions of their ranges. Remote habitats that once insured isolation and protection are now being occupied by people, and the attitudes of these people will determine the future of those populations.
The Bear Center is dedicated to replacing
misconceptions with facts worldwide. It is also working to conserve
bear habitat, stop poaching for bear body parts, rehabilitate injured
and orphaned bears back to the wild, and implement methods to reduce
conflict between humans and bears.
Keep up daily with the bears and help: http://www.bear.org/website/the-nabc/about-us/our-mission.html
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They're all spending boatloads of money to ensure that polar bears can be killed by oil and gas drillers, hunters, and just about anyone else.
To do this they have to strip or bypass federal Endangered Species Act protections for the beleaguered polar bear. Though we're completely outgunned by the enormous sums of money these groups spend on lobbyists and lawyers, the Center for Biological Diversity won't let the Safari Club and its allies win.
Please donate to our Polar Bear Legal Defense Fund today so we can save the polar bear. If we can raise just one dollar for every $100 industry and lobby groups are spending to kill polar bears, we will definitely prevail.
The Safari Club is not your average hunting group. It boasts past presidents George W. Bush and George H. W. Bush, Idaho Governor Butch Otter, and Norman Schwarzkopf as lifetime members. It donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to Republican candidates. It was a close ally of Sarah Palin in her war on Alaska's wolves.
The Safari Club has filed two lawsuits to strip federal protection from the polar bear:
- The first seeks to allow importation of polar bear heads and hides even though the species was listed as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act in 2008.
- The second seeks to remove the polar bear from the threatened list altogether.
Why? Because at
$40,000 a kill, polar bear hunting is big business -- and heavily
promoted. Every year the Safari Club gives out a "Grand Slam" award to
anyone who kills at least five great-bear species, including the polar
bear. It is even accepting "Record Book" entries to encourage its
members to kill the largest bears possible.
The Center has formally intervened in the Safari Club's lawsuits in
defense of the polar bear, but we need your help to win both crucial
legal battles. Please donate
today to our Polar Bear Legal Defense Fund.
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White Tigers and all big cats in between.
The white lions and golden tabby tigers are merely a product of this practice of inbreeding for white coats as well and are not being bred for any sort of conservation program either. ALL white tigers are cross eyed, whether it shows or not, because the gene that causes the white coat always causes the optic nerve to be wired to the wrong side of the brain. To see a 5 minute video clip about the rescue of the white tiger on this page, some baby cubs and others click HERE. Click to see the video called White Tiger Myth Buster.
Over the
years many people have asked us to take white tigers off their
hands,
but in every case it was only so they could breed more babies to
use,
so we declined. For years we have railed against supporting
facilities
that breed and exhibit white tigers because of the abuse involved
in
producing them. White Tigers can ONLY exist in captivity by
continual
inbreeding, such as father to daughter, brother to sister, mother
to
son and so forth. The myth of the Rare White Bengal Tiger was an illusion meant to
deceive
the public into thinking that these cats were endangered and being
preserved for future generations. The truth of the matter is that
they
aren’t even pure Bengal tigers, but rather are all the offspring
of an original Siberian / Bengal cross breeding. The
inbreeding results in many defects, early deaths, still births
and, as could be expected, the cats are not very bright which is why
they are preferred for entertainment purposes.
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Consider this: Only 1 in 4 tiger cubs from a white tiger bred to an orange tiger carrying the white gene are born white, and 80% of those die from birth defects associated with the inbreeding necessary to cause a white coat. Of those surviving, most have such profound birth defects, such as immune deficiency, scoliosis of the spine (distorted spine), cleft palates, mental impairments and grotesquely crossed eyes that bulge from their skull that only a small percentage are suitable for display. Due to these birth defects the white tigers often die an early death. According to some tiger trainers, only 1 in 30 of those white cats will consistently perform. The number of tigers that have to be produced and disposed of in order to fill the public’s desire to see white tigers on display is staggering.
Big Cat Rescue has never taken in a white tiger before because we did not want to enable people to dispose of their “defective” cats and cause so much more suffering and abuse by having an easy dumping ground for the cats who didn’t serve them.
Every year we have to turn away hundreds of big cats. Please do not support those who breed these majestic animals for a life of cruel confinement. No animal, especially a tiger, belongs in a cage. Carole Baskin, Founder Big Cat Rescue.
http://bigcatrescue.org/site/about-us/our-beliefs/petting-big-cats
Founded
in 1947, Defenders of Wildlife is one of the country’s leaders in
science-based, results-oriented wildlife conservation. We stand out in
our commitment to saving imperiled wildlife and championing the
Endangered Species Act, the landmark law that protects them.
Mission
Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.
Goals
We work to protect and restore America’s native wildlife, safeguard habitat, resolve conflicts, work across international borders and educate and mobilize the public. With so many threats, concerned citizens are coming to the defense of America’s wildlife, and Defenders of Wildlife is proud to be a leader in the fight to preserve our nation’s animals and plants for generations to come.”
If you'd like to help:
http://www.defenders.org/index.php
Wild Cat Haven...
We never dreamed . . . how our lives would change by this one small, spotted
baby.
We've
come a long way from the naive folks who first brought BoBo home over
eleven years ago. It's been a true hands on education and one few
people would give up their lives to do. We do it because we owe BoBo
and all the other wildcats a huge debt. Either captive-born or wild,
each cat should be given the respect & dignity they deserve to
remain wild at heart. They will never experience true freedom, but we
will keep them safe from neglect & abuse for the rest of their
lives. It's the very least we can do for these incredible animals that
ask for so little and deserve so much."
If you'd like to help:
National Wildlife
Federation inspires
Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future.
Read more about our work to protect wildlife.
When you adopt an animal you get a certificate and a plush stuffed animal that reflects what animal you have adopted. They have dozens of Animals to choose from. These 3 are just a few.
Penguin
Penguins make the perfect gift…and penguin chicks are even better! Adopt a Penguin and help save these adorable creatures from global warming!
Penguins make the perfect gift…and penguin chicks are even better! Adopt a Penguin and help save these adorable creatures from global warming!
Snow Leopard
Save this fabulous feline from poaching with this purrrfect gift and we’ll send super-cuddly Snow Leopard Mom-and-Cub plush
Save this fabulous feline from poaching with this purrrfect gift and we’ll send super-cuddly Snow Leopard Mom-and-Cub plush
Polar Bear
America’s polar bears face extinction in 50 years or less. Adopt a Polar Bear and help save these majestic creatures from global warming and arctic drilling.
America’s polar bears face extinction in 50 years or less. Adopt a Polar Bear and help save these majestic creatures from global warming and arctic drilling.
What is
Defenders’ mission?
Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild
animals and plants in their natural communities. We focus our programs
on what scientists consider two of the most serious environmental
threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species
and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration
and destruction. Long known for our leadership on endangered species
issues, Defenders of Wildlife also advocates new approaches to wildlife
conservation that will help keep species from becoming endangered. Our
programs encourage protection of entire ecosystems and interconnected
habitats while protecting predators that serve as indicator species for
ecosystem health. How does my money donated for an
adoption help wildlife? Defenders is proud of how carefully we
spend your contributions to save America's wildlife. Please see our Annual Report, which shows that in 2006 Defenders
allocated 88% of contributions received to program and support services
and the remaining 12% to fundraising.
You may also want to download our Annual Report, know our Staff and Board of Directors, and learn about our commitment to diversity.
NWF NEAR YOU
Through our Regional Field Offices, we help people like you harness your love for special places to protect those locations and other resources like them.We are joined in our effort to protect wildlife by our affiliated wildlife organizations located in 48 states and territories.
NEWS AND BLOGS
National Wildlife Federation provides resources for media through our Newsroom including press releases, fact sheets, and reports.NWF President, Larry Schweiger, shares the NWF View on his blog with his own unique brand of storytelling. Larry also writes the NWF View column for National Wildlife magazine.
If you'd like to help:http://www.nwf.org/ Or: https://online.nwf.org/site/Ecommerce/?store_id=1681&VIEW_HOMEPAGE=true
Baby Bison Arrive on the Prairie
American Prairie Reserve’s first bison calf of the season was recently born on the greening prairie of Northeastern Montana. Only hours after the newborn’s arrival, the mother, brought to American Prairie Reserve in 2006 as part of WWF’s bison reintroduction project, was using her hoof to help the calf stand up on all four legs. Since the first calf, nine others have been born, bringing the total number of bison on American Prairie Reserve to 206.
WWF’s bison reintroduction project is a joint undertaking with American Prairie Foundation (APF). We expect many more calves to be born in the coming months, adding to the ever-growing population of the herd on American Prairie Reserve. WWF is leading efforts to restore bison and other keystone species to the Northern Great Plains. By bringing together local communities, landowners, government, scientists, conservation experts and industry, we are achieving lasting results in the conservation and restoration of the region’s natural heritage. For Release: Apr 26, 201
WWF's mission statement: WWF's mission is the conservation of nature. Using the best available scientific knowledge and advancing that knowledge where we can, we work to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth and the health of ecological systems by
- protecting natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals, including endangered species;
- promoting sustainable approaches to the use of renewable natural resources; and
- promoting
more efficient use of resources and energy and the maximum reduction of
pollution.
WSPA Needs Our Help With 400 Million Dogs Around The World...
Right now there are an estimated 400 million stray dogs around the world - dogs like the ones above, who are sick, suffering, abandoned and alone. These dogs desperately need relief, and we're working to bring it to them, but we cannot do it alone. We need your support now to make a difference for these dogs. The stray dog problem is a truly global issue - at this very moment there are millions of dogs on the streets, outside in all weather, with nothing to call home other than the bare dirty pavement. Their food is whatever paltry scraps they can scavenge from dumps and trash cans, and they suffer from agonizing diseases and live in constant fear, as authorities attempt to control stray dog populations by mass shooting and poisoning. You can help us stop this suffering. With your support now we can continue bringing desperately needed veterinary care, spay and neuter services, and aid to tens of thousands of strays and create permanent changes in the way dogs are treated:
- We're working to stop the cycle of uncontrolled breeding: We are training vets to spay and neuter dogs, and we are setting up mobile clinics with vital equipment and medical supplies to treat sick and injured dogs on the street. Our projects are bringing relief to animals in places all over the world, from Costa Rica to Sierra Leone, India, and Nepal.
- We're joining with local governments and authorities to introduce legislation that protects stray dogs: Fear and misunderstanding can lead to inhumane methods of stray control, including mass shooting, poisoning, and electrocution. We're spreading the message that these methods are not only extremely cruel, but also ineffective.
- We're providing humane education to communities, governments and dog owners: We're teaching people to treat both stray and pet dogs with the care and respect they deserve. We're also encouraging owners to sterilize their dogs so that unwanted breeding does not lead to more strays. With your support we'll keep reaching out to schools, government authorities and the public to make a difference for even more animals.
Thank you again for all that you do for animals!
Sea turtles take a long time to mature and reproduce, making each individual important to the continued survival of these ancient ocean travelers. But sea turtle hatchlings can become confused by artificial lighting on nesting beaches and many never make it to sea. Those who do make it face drowning by the nets and razor-sharp hooks of irresponsible fishing practices -- and mothers ready to lay their eggs face the loss of vital nesting beaches due to development or rising sea levels. Without our help, sea turtles could be doomed to extinction. All sea turtles in U.S. waters are listed as threatened or endangered, and we’re working hard to save them from extinction:
- Off America’s coasts… As Defenders of Wildlife’s head lawyer Bob Dreher reported last week, we’re determined to suspend bottom longline fishing in the Gulf of Mexico -- a practice that killed hundreds of imperiled sea turtles in 2006-2007. More than 45,000 Defenders supporters have joined the fight, signing our petition urging the National Marine Fisheries Service to act immediately to protect the Gulf’s dwindling sea turtle population.
- Around the world… Defenders staff are working to prevent trade in imperiled sea turtles, so that our sea turtles have a shot at surviving for future generations to enjoy.
- With your compassionate help, we can
save the lives of sea turtles and help save them from extinction. Please
make a tax-deductible contribution today to help save these beautiful
sea creatures from being killed by harmful fishing practices and habitat
loss.
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If you'd like to help: http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/sea_turtles.php
Anyone with a heart knows it's wrong to clothesline a baby animal, body slam it to the ground, tie its legs so it can’t move, and drag it by the neck. If this were done to a puppy or kitten, the offender would understandably be charged with a crime, and likely be jailed. In rodeos, however, it's called calf roping, and supporters claim it’s a sport. But the abuse of baby cows is just one of rodeo’s cruelties. Click to see SHARK's video proof from years of rodeo investigations.
Pigeon Slaughter
Pigeon shoots are competitions wherein thousands of live birds are shot to win prizes. A typical 3-day shoot contest can kill and injure up to 15,000 birds.
Pigeon shoots are nothing more than a vile excuse for entertainment for the dull-witted or psychopathic. Illegal in other countries and in all but a couple of American states, most people realize the despicable nature of these bird-killing contests.
Bullfight Bloodbath
Bullfighting is one of the most indefensible types of animal abuse. SHARK’s graphic footage shows the horror of what happens at these events. Dare to look at this. The pointless barbarism and cowardice is undeniable.
Hunters Rape Nature
Cage-raised birds shot as they are ejected from cages -- deer populations purposely inflated to excess -- government slaughters in the name of "nuisance control." Hunters claim they "harvest" wildlife, but in fact they are raping nature for the thrill of the kill. Check out SHARK's undercover videos exposing these horrors.
Horse Killers
The American tradition of loving and respecting horses existed long before there was a United States. Americans counted on horses to build this nation; to plow the fields and to carrying soldiers to battle. Horses are for many people part of their family.
Unfortunately, not everyone in the United States gives the horse the respect it deserves. There are those who are willing to see horses killed for profit, and that is who this website seeks to expose. Horse slaughter proponents claim to care about horses, but the facts and the video footage tell a very different story.
If you'd like to help: http://www.sharkonline.org/
International Wolf Center...
The International Wolf Center advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wild lands and the human role in their future. Learn more about our history, how we carry out our mission, our vision for the future. Our people, including our Advisory Panel, Board of Directors and staff strive to honor our values in their daily work. We welcome others who share our values to apply for employment or internship opportunities as they are available. We rely on financial and in-kind donations from our members, corporations and wolf enthusiasts around the globe. Our annual report details the highlights from our last year's operation. Support our efforts to teach the world about wolves.
If you'd like to help:
Our Wildlife programs defend all wild animals, both
captive and free, from cruelty and avoidable suffering, from
exploitation, or from threats to their survival or well-being. Our work
embraces all creatures, from backyard squirrels to black bears.
News & Resources
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Shocking Poaching Cases from 2010
We list the ten most unusual or egregious poaching cases of 2010, along with some creative tactics law enforcement agencies instituted to catch poachers.
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The HSUS Releases 2010 Ranking of State Animal Protection Laws
The HSUS has released a comprehensive report rating all 50 states on animal protection laws dealing with pets, animal cruelty and fighting, wildlife, animals in research, horses and farm animals.
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Shark Conservation Act Wins Final Congressional Approval
The HSUS, Humane Society International and the Humane Society Legislative Fund commend the U.S. House for giving final congressional approval to legislation that will increase protection for sharks from the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning.
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Groups Seek U.S. Trade Sanctions Against Iceland in Response to Escalating Whaling Activities
Nineteen conservation and animal welfare groups called on the U.S. Secretaries of Commerce and Interior to impose trade sanctions against Iceland for its escalating defiance of international conservation agreements on commercial whaling.
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Shark Finning: The Cruelest Cuts
Finning--the cruel practice of cutting off a shark's fin then throwing the shark back into the water--is devastating vulnerable shark populations.
- If you'd like to read more or help out: http://www.humanesociety.org/about/departments/wildlife.html
About Mike
Michael Markarian is the president of the Humane Society Legislative
Fund, a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization that lobbies for animal
welfare legislation and works to elect humane-minded candidates to
public office. In almost 15 years in the animal protection movement.News & Culture
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Truth In Fur Labeling Act Passes Senate
The U.S. Senate last night gave final approval to H.R. 2480, the Truth in Fur Labeling Act, to provide a much-needed upgrade to the nearly 60-year-old federal fur labeling law. The House previously passed the bill in July, and it now goes to President Obama for his signature.
The HSUS and HSLF have been advocating for years that a new national policy was needed to ensure accuracy and consistency in the labeling of fur-trimmed apparel,
after our investigations found dozens of major designers and retailers
selling unlabeled jackets trimmed with animal fur, some of it falsely
advertised as “faux fur.” We stuck with it every step of the way, and
are pleased to be one step closer to enacting this bipartisan law to
protect consumers and animals.
Just one of his projects. If you'd like to help him help animals:
Falconry....
Welcome to the pages of the International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey.
Our organization is dedicated to the preservation of the ancient art of falconry, a hunting tradition defined as ' taking quarry in its natural state and habitat by means of trained birds of prey'.
Preserving falconry involves maintaining not only the
traditional culture that builds practical skills of empathy with
animals, but also the conservation of raptors and their prey through
preservation of natural habitats. We therefore encourage falconry within
the context of sustainable use of wildlife. We also promote ecological
studies and veterinary research on birds of prey and, where appropriate,
domestic breeding of raptors for falconry. Including such species as
Peregrine falcons, Goshawks, Saker and Gyr falcons and all other species
of raptors in whatever part of the world they may be used for falconry
and hunting. In our site, you will find pages on the history of
falconry and its role in conservation, as well as details of how modern
falconry is practiced. You can visit our extensive Global Membership
list, and read about our worldwide activities in the IAF Newsletter.
About the Cheetah
The world's fastest land animal, the cheetah, is a unique and the most specialized member of the cat family and can reach speeds of 70 mph. Unlike other cats, the cheetah has a leaner body, longer legs, and has been referred to as the greyhound of the cats. It is not an aggressive animal, using flight versus fight. With its weak jaws and small teeth, the price it paid for speed, it cannot fight larger predators to protect its kill or young. Read more (pour Français, cliquez ici).
Learn all there is to know about the cheetah, its habitat in Namibia and the work CCF is doing to save this magnificent cat. Take a Tour of our Education Center by clicking on one of the links below:
Some of the cheetah's vocalizations are chirping and purring.
Click here to hear a cheetah chirp - Click here to hear a cheetah purr
(Opens as an MP3 file in a separate window)
Watch this National Geographic Video "Animal Mothers: Cheetah vs. Gemsbok."
To read more or would like to help: http://www.cheetah.org/?nd=home
Tortoise Protection Group...
The Tortoise Protection Group is a non-profit organisation founded in 2007.
Our site is dedicated to helping ensure the survival of tortoises in the wild by campaigning for a ban on the importation of tortoises for the commercial pet trade, and to promote high standards of husbandry to tortoise keepers in the UK.
With your help we can make a difference.
We
are a group of volunteers striving to campaign against the importation
of tortoises into the UK for commercial pet trade. Please help and be
assured that any donation gift, no matter how small, will be well
spent working towards making a lasting difference for tortoises. We
rely on your generosity to help our cause.
If you'd like to help:
http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/1.asp
World Society for the Protection of Animals
For suffering animals around the world the last few days of 2010 will continue to be filled with fear, hunger and pain. But you can bring them hope. Your special year-end gift to WSPA can give them a new future – one that is free from cruelty and abuse. Make your year-end gift to WSPA now >>
Latest news
2010: A year of animal welfare accomplishments
With 2010 coming to an end, WSPA would like to thank its donors and advocates for their ongoing support and dedication to helping animals.
Holiday cruelty: investigation exposes reindeer mistreatment
A WSPA investigation has revealed that one of the holiday’s most popular symbols – the reindeer – is being subjected to immense suffering in large-scale round-ups and slaughter in Sweden and Finland.
Balkasar’s newest resident enjoys first taste of freedom
Chowti, the blind bear who was recently rescued from a life of bear baiting, has taken her first steps in a new life without cruelty
WSPA helps Nicaragua enact strict animal welfare laws
On December 2nd 2010, Members of Nicaragua’s National Assembly voted near unanimously to pass a law that includes some of the most stringent measures in animal welfare legislation in the world.
How to shop fur-free this holiday season
Faux fur has no guarantee of being cruelty-free. As faux fur becomes more realistic-looking and real fur becomes harder to identify – because of increased use of dyes – WSPA has identified a few ways in which consumers can tell the difference between the two.
911 Animal Abuse For Big Cats
Report Abuse to 911 Animal Abuse
Big Cats Suffer in Captivity
Big Cats Suffer in Captivity This slideshow is of exotic cats who have been bred and born for a life of confinement, boredom and deprivation. Please do not support any facility that breeds wild cats for captive lives. http://911animalabuse.com/index.php/slideshow-of-abuse
Report Abuse to State Reps & Media
Report Abuse to State Reps & Media When you witness animal abuse you may have been drawn to that certain place and time because you are the kind of person who will finally do something about it. There are a lot of things you can do. Gather as much information as you can, and document [...]
Big Cat Exploitation
Tigers are in serious trouble and in danger of becoming extinct in the next few years. The reasons are many, but include loss of habitat due to human encroachment, poaching for their bones and hides and, most insidiously, because of the captive trade. Keeping tigers in zoos, circus acts, as mascots and as private possessions [...]
Exploitation of Tigers and Big Cats
Did you know that the exotic pet trade causes more suffering for big cats than all of the other atrocities combined? Every week we are called upon to rescue another exotic cat because the sanctuaries are full and there is not enough money to take care of all of the rejects of the pet and [...]
Report Animal Abuse to USDA
Report Animal Abuse to USDA If you see abuse you may be the only voice the animals have, so please report it to USDA. If the animal is being exhibited to the public in any way, even if the person just took you in their back yard to show you their tiger, they should be [...]
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: The information included here is well researched and thought accurate to the best of our ability by consulting with several informants prior to posting. The citations included here are by no means every case of animal cruelty. The information is provided as a public service and is intended to be used as a reference. [...]
Exotic Owner Profile
See an interactive online map of exotic cat owners. Reporters often ask, “Who keeps big cats as pets?” and their question is usually a request for contact information so that they can interview the people and get photos of them with their hands in the cages, or worse yet, rolling about on the ground with lions, [...]
Being Stupid with Big Cats
Being Stupid with Big Cats http://911animalabuse.com/index.php/slideshow-of-abusers
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Nestled in their ice dens in northern Alaska, a new generation of polar bear cubs is just being born. In a few months, these newborns will emerge from their dens and face a new and challenging world outside. Sadly, pro-polluter politicians, lobbyists and trophy hunters are planning a deadly future for these cubs. Please make a donation today and help Defenders safeguard the lives of these infant cubs with our multi-pronged advocacy in Congress, in the courts and the international halls of power. The threat to these cubs is urgent. In Washington, DC, Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski is preparing to unleash a dangerous amendment as early as this week, authored by top polluter lobbyists, to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from fighting climate change -- even as polar bears in her state are literally drowning from the effects of global warming. And in Alaska, Governor Sean Parnell and other officials are amassing a war chest of more than $1.5 million to hire lawyers and lobbyists to take away crucial protections for polar bears and other wildlife struggling to survive. If they win, wealthy trophy hunters will be able to kill polar bears abroad and return with polar bear carcasses and other parts to adorn living rooms and trophy cases. We have a plan to stop these vicious attacks on polar bears. Please donate now to stop the politicians, lobbyists and trophy hunters -- and save future generations of polar bear cubs. Defenders has a three-point plan to save these magnificent animals and their homes:
We can’t do any of this wildlife-saving work without the caring
support of people like you. Will
you donate today to help save our struggling polar bear cubs and other
wildlife? Without
drastic action, this season’s polar bear cubs could be one of the last
generations in the United States [2]. And with sea ice well below
average [3], their mothers will likely struggle to find adequate
food to feed them in the coming year. But there is hope. With
your
help, we can stop the attacks on their future by polluter
politicians, lobbyists and trophy hunters to ensure these cubs have a
fighting chance at survival.
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headless Florida panther found on the side of the Florida Turnpike, and
another struck by a car yesterday on Corkscrew Road, brings the death
toll for this critically endangered species to 21 this year. The U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the decapitation but knows
at least one of the parties contributing to the car collision: itself.
Though the panther has been listed as a federally endangered species
since 1967, the agency has never protected its habitat. Instead it has
rubber stamped approval of hundreds of housing developments, shopping
malls, golf courses, and roads, surrounding the cat with a sea of
deadly suburban sprawl. The result: Florida's human population swelled
to 18 million while the panther declined to just 117 animals. The
15 Florida panthers killed in 2009 by cars matches the previous record
of 2008. There's no way the panther can survive this level of killing.
To
give the panther what it needs most -- strong, clear habitat protection
-- the Center for Biological Diversity and allies filed a scientific,
legal petition in September to designate 3 million acres of "critical
habitat." The Fish and Wildlife Service ignored the petition rather
than confront politically powerful developers bent on pushing buildings
and roads into the last remaining Florida wildlands. So this Tuesday we
served official notice with the agency that we will file suit in 60
days if the habitat protection process is not immediately started.
Responding
to
litigation brought by the Center for Biological Diversity and
allies, last week a federal judge restored protections for more than
100 species imperiled by old-growth logging on a million acres in the
Pacific Northwest. The ruling threw out a decision by the federal
government to eliminate its Survey and Manage Program -- a system
established to protect old-growth forest-dependent species. It
required agencies to survey for species like the Siskiyou Mountains
salamander, red tree vole, and many lichens and mollusks before it
starts logging the forest. The program is necessary due to the failure
of the Northwest Forest Plan to prevent logging in a million acres of
old growth. In
agreeing with the Center, the judge wrote: "Survey and Manage species
are generally not, shall we say, the mascot types. They mainly consist
of fungi, bryophytes, lichens, mollusks, vascular plants, and four
arthropod groups. Although charismatic megafauna they are not, E.O.
Wilson called invertebrate species, which are essential for the health
of forests and all ecosystems, 'the little things that run the world.'
" 
After
Center
for Biological Diversity supporters sent in 14,000 comments,
this week California Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced a bill that
would protect more than a million acres of the California desert in two
new national monuments and designate more than 300,000 acres as new
wilderness. The new monuments would ensure conservation of more than
250,000 acres of formerly private lands that were donated to the U.S.
Bureau of Land Management expressly for conservation purposes a decade
ago, but that have recently been targeted for energy development.
Numerous rare plants, bighorn sheep, and the threatened desert tortoise
would benefit immensely from the new monuments. Unfortunately,
the bill also includes provisions that would enshrine off-road vehicle
sacrifice areas and cut short the environmental review on certain
energy projects. The Center is committed to seeing the monuments
designated and will work to improve the bill as it moves through
Congress so that we can support it without reservations.
To
save pristine roadless areas in Alaska's Tongass National Forest, this
Tuesday the Center for Biological Diversity and a coalition of Alaska
groups filed suit to end a Bush-era decision exempting the land from
national protections. Not only do these areas contain precious
resources for Alaska natives, provide attractive destinations for
Alaska tourists, provide critical storage for much of the planet's
carbon, and add to the quality of life for all Alaska residents -- they
also comprise irreplaceable habitat for numerous wildlife and plant
species found only in America's rainforest. The Tongass National
Forest, covering more than 2,000 islands in southeast Alaska, is home
to numerous rare animals, including the Alexander Archipelago wolf and
the Queen Charlotte goshawk. Earlier this month, the Center and allies
won a suit to end a money-wasting timber sale on the Tongass. 
Tonight,
as
countless kids across the world dream of Santa and his flying
reindeer clattering across their roof, unfortunately real reindeer face
a more dismal reality: population decline. According to the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 2009 "Arctic Report Card," 18
of the Arctic's 23 largest migrating reindeer herds are dwindling, and
another study found that global populations have shrunk by 57 percent
in 20 years. Many point to global warming as the culprit -- it's likely
that, like polar bears, Arctic reindeer are negatively affected by
warming temperatures melting their icy habitat. Sub-Arctic reindeer --
like their cousins the woodland caribou, in Idaho and Washington -- are
harmed by habitat fragmentation due to logging, road building, oil and
gas development, and other human activities. But
instead of letting it get you down this holiday season, remember there
are things we can all do to help the reindeer. We can start by fighting
global warming to make sure they have white Christmases -- and icy
winters -- for a long time to come. Learn more about the reindeer's
plight from 
"FLAP"
Fatal Flight Awareness Program.
Each year in Toronto, over a million birds are killed
by colliding with buildings.
OUR MISSION: Working to safeguard migratory birds in the urban environment through education,
Why care if some birds die at human-built structures? Many species of birds, especially the small insect-eaters, migrate at night. Guided in part by the constellations, they are attracted to lights shining from skyscrapers, broadcast towers, lighthouses, monuments and other tall structures. The birds either flutter about the light until they drop from exhaustion, or actually hit the object. Approximately half of the birds found die from their injuries suffered in the collision. After collisions, many birds are just stunned and will revive in a couple of hours. The role of FLAP: to publicize the problem and get tower staff, cleaning crews, security and management to turn off the lights at night and . For its conservation work FLAP has received a great deal of media attention, most notably coverage on CBC's "The Nature of Things". As awareness of the problem grows, FLAP plans to work with concerned groups in other cities to form similar organizations throughout North America, even around the world.
If you'd like to help:
http://www.flap.org
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For over 115 years, the
Sierra Club has been fighting to preserve
America’s wild legacy. In that time, we have successfully
protected over 250 million acres of wildlands, home to the
spectacular wildlife we expected to be safe for generations. But
now, global warming threatens to undermine our hard fought victories.
Animals like grizzly bears, salmon, lynx and panthers are
facing a race for life as their food sources and habitat shrink or shift
due to climate change. But by protecting important lands and migration
corridors, reducing human impacts on their habitats and minimizing the
impacts of global warming, we can help them adjust. Because
without viable habitat they simply CANNOT survive!
We
need YOUR help and support to make sure that our wildlife have the
critical habitat they need to survive – now and for future generations. Please
sign our petition today.
While these species have
adapted in stunning and amazing ways, climate change is too big a
challenge for them to face on their own.
But the Forest Service
and the Bureau of Land Management are not adopting climate-smart
policies that protect wildlife habitats and landscapes from the impacts
of climate change.
We need you to tell these federal
land management agencies to make this a priority. Please
sign our petition!
With your help, we will
continue the fight to preserve our wild legacy and fight to make the
changes needed to protect our wildlife for the future.
Thank
you for taking action,
Bruce Hamilton
Campaign Director, Resilient
Habitats
P.S. The
future of these spectacular animals is in YOUR hands – without viable
habitat they CANNOT survive! Please spread the word by asking five of
your friends and family to sign our urgent petition today.
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The SeaDoc Society works to protect the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education.
The SeaDoc Society works to ensure the health of marine ecosystems through research and education
We focus primarily on the inland waters of the Pacific Northwest, known as the Salish Sea. The Salish Sea includes:
- Puget Sound
- The Northwest Straits
- The Georgia Basin
We also have new regional initiatives focused on marine ecosystem health in California and in Baja California, including efforts to clean up derelict fishing gear. The problems in our ecosystem are well known: Pollution and habitat degradation are increasing; native populations are declining and disappearing.
The SeaDoc Society provides solutions to problems facing marine wildlife and ecosystems
Duck, Duck, Goose...Majestic Water Fowl.Org...
Donate to Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary
We
are a non-profit organization, and none of us draws any kind of salary
from our sanctuary. This means that we count on your donations to help
us provide proper medical care and purchase supplies for the waterfowl
that come into our sanctuary. The more assistance we get from you, the
more assistance we can provide to the ducks and geese that so
desperately need our help.
The ducklings and goslings most often purchased at Easter time are Pekins and Embdens. Ducklings and goslings mature rapidly -- in about 8-12 weeks. Many people who purchase ducklings and goslings in the Spring when they are tiny and fuzzy find out by Summertime that they grow into large birds that are far from low maintenance. Unable to properly care for them, most people simply find a local pond, creek, or waterway and drop the birds off there, mistakenly thinking they are doing them a favor by "setting them free" into their natural habitat. The flaw in such reasoning is that domesticated ducks are just that: domesticated. This means they do not have the genetic programming or the skills needed to survive for long in the wild. The critical difference between domesticated ducks and geese and their wild counterparts is they cannot fly. Because of this, most abandoned domesticated ducks and geese die within weeks of being dumped by their owners. Some are killed and eaten by predators, others die slowly of starvation, and others die of diseases contracted from resident wildlife. The lifespan of properly cared for domesticated ducks and geese is from 10-25 years. In fact, we know of a goose that is over 30 years old! If we find a duck or goose that is abandoned, we humanely capture it and bring it to our sanctuary for care and medical treatment. Once it is physically and emotionally healthy, we do everything we can to find it an appropriate and permanent home.
There are two ways to donate: Online using PayPal or by mail.
If you work at any of the companies listed below, they will match 100% of your donation!
If you'd like to help:
Lending A Hand
Kate checks out a sea turtle patient at the NEAQ (Photo from The Cape Cod Times)
Our pools may not be ready to hold patients here at the National
Marine Life Center quite yet, but that hasn’t stopped us from helping
the New England marine life in need of rehabilitation. Our animal care
technician Kate Shaffer spent two and a half weeks this December lending
a helping hand to neighboring rehabilitation centers. The Kemp’s ridley
turtles were hit particularly hard this season with over 200 stranding
on Cape Cod beaches. The first stop for turtles in need of
rehabilitation in Massachusetts is the New England Aquarium’s (NEAQ)
Rehabilitation Center in Quincy, MA. Kate spent three days working with
the NEAQ staff to provide care to the sea turtle patients.
Two Harbor Seal patients at UNE
Kate also spent two weeks working at the University of New
England’s (UNE) Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center to fill in for a
staff member on medical leave. UNE is currently rehabilitating six of
the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles that stranded on Cape Cod. In addition
there were four Harbor Seals in rehabilitation while Kate was working
there. Having seen few pinnipeds while working in Florida, Kate took the
opportunity to lean proper seal restraint, and become more familiar
with pinniped rehabilitation techniques. She was even able to
participate in her first seal release before heading back to the
National Marine Life Center!
Kate had a wonderful time working with and getting to know the
rehabilitation staff at our neighboring facilities. It is important that
we all work together to help the animals in need! We are glad Kate was
able to lend a helping hand but she is glad to be back at the NMLC and
anxious to open our doors to patients right here on Cape Cod!
Lending A Hand
Our pools may not be ready to hold patients here at the National Marine Life Center quite yet, but that hasn’t stopped us from helping the New England marine life in need of rehabilitation. Our animal care technician Kate Shaffer spent two and a half weeks this December lending a helping hand to neighboring rehabilitation [...]
Feeding Time
It’s always fun to watch animals eating, and the red-bellied cooter hatchlings are no exception. Overwintering at NMLC as part of a MassWildlife headstart program to help the species recover, these endangered fresh-water turtles are fed a diet of red-leaf and romaine lettuce supplemented by “turtle vitamins” called ReptoMin®. Food amounts are controlled and the [...]
About Us
The National Marine Life Center (NMLC) is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) rehabilitation and release hospital for the treatment of stranded sea turtles and seals, with future plans to expand to treat dolphins, porpoises, and small whales. Our emphasis is to educate the public about the needs and status of these important animals and their environment, and to research their health needs and threats in captivity and in the wild.
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