They want to be with their family not hugged by us

If you think baby elephants love to cuddle people you’re stupid & very naive. Note the cord around the calf’s neck. A slave elephant ‘taught’ to do this for money. Tourists pay because THEY want the cuddle, the calf does it to avoid a beating. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤬
🙏🏼RT
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— Xpose Trophy Hunting (@XposeTrophyHunt) January 12, 2021

They don’t want to entertain us

Global wildlife trading body under fire over Asian elephant exports.

CITES lists Asian elephants in Appendix I- the “most endangered”. It’s estimated that there are only between 20,000-40,000 of them left in the wild, & about 1/3 live in captivity.

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— Xpose Trophy Hunting (@XposeTrophyHunt) January 12, 2021

Support Virginia’s Groundbreaking Steps to Protect Migratory Birds!

abcbirds.org

I am writing to express my support for the proposed regulation on incidental take of migratory birds, 4VAC15-30-70. Thank you for leading the Commonwealth toward a commonsense plan to protect migratory birds.

This much-needed regulation will be a win-win for everyone. In addition to the many benefits of bird conservation, this will provide regulatory clarity for industry.

I have been dismayed at the last three years of regulatory rollbacks at the federal level. This has left our already-diminished birds at even greater risk. I am encouraged to see the Commonwealth step in to fill this regulatory void.

I offer one very important suggestion: That the overarching goal be clarified to achieve no net loss of migratory birds for regulated activities. Please require industry to provide compensation for its impact to birds, no matter the permit level. By requiring compensation for all permits, we can offset the continued loss of our declining bird populations.

Again, thank you for taking this important step to protect the birds of Virginia and beyond.

https://abcbirds.org/action/virginia-incidental-take-regulation/

No traps on public lands

Today, WildEarth Guardians and members of the @TrapFreeNM coalition released a detailed report that makes an in-depth case for banning traps on #publiclands in #NewMexico. #NMPol #NMLeg @thenewmexican @ABQJournal @NMPol @NMreport @KUNMnews @CrucesSunNewshttps://t.co/pfRy0JPVn4

— WildEarth Guardians (@wildearthguard) January 11, 2021

Webcam: Red Wolves – you can follow Charlotte, Jack & Family | Wolf Conservation Center

https://nywolf.org/meet-our-wolves/webcams/webcam-red-wolves-charlotte-jack-family/

Freedom

Help us #KeepThemWild! Become a #DolphinDefender. Head over to our Take Action page to get started: https://t.co/ft1bfJQiTZ#DolphinProject pic.twitter.com/gwMRk9I23V

— Dolphin Project (@Dolphin_Project) January 12, 2021