Save thousands of hippos from slaughter in Zambia.

Thousands of wild hippos may soon be killed in Zambia unless we speak up. You can help stop this unnecessary slaughter.

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Dear friends, Zambia has announced it will open up a hippo hunting season along the Luangwa River starting this May. Shooting thousands of hippos is the most inhumane way to manage a population. It will cause immense suffering and pain for these animals. Urge the Zambian government to reconsider this senseless hunt. Zambia's hippos are considered "vulnerable." Poachers and habitat destruction have left their future in jeopardy. The government claims the area is overpopulated and that they need to cull the animals by at least 2,000. But a cull should be the last resort! These animals could easily be moved to other less populated areas. Zambian leaders have refused calls to spare the hippos' lives by moving them to countries where the population is sparser. Research suggests that culls cause hippos to reproduce more quickly to replenish their numbers, so the real incentive for this cull is probably the US$3 million in trophy hunting fees that government officials will collect from this hunt. We need to do all we can to protect vulnerable hippo populations. Zambia has previously been swayed by international public opinion and has postponed the cull in past years. Sign the petition to let Zambia know that we are still calling for this planned hunt to be cancelled. Thank you for your compassion,   Sharanya P. The Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Fewer than 130,000 hippos exist in the wild. There are many nonviolent ways to ensure that populations are better distributed across their range. Sign the petition now to help save these innocent lives.