WORLD WORLDWIDE USA ANIMALS care2PETITIONS News Journal Update - They are planning to massacre 500,000 owls

 

The government must pursue other options, like habitat protection. Don't Let the U.S. Government Shoot 500,000 Barred Owls in Massive Cull Sign Now    Dear friends,   The U.S. government is proposing a plan to shoot 500,000 barred owls dead as part of a massive cull in the Pacific Northwest. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is suggesting this horrible cull in order to restore balance between barred owls and northern spotted owls in Washington, Oregon, and California. In order to carry out the plan, it would grant landowners or land managers permits to shoot or otherwise euthanize the animals. The reason behind this proposed slaughter is that, sadly, northern spotted owls and barred owls seem to be in competition for territory, food, and nesting. While barred owls' numbers have been increasing, spotted owls' populations are in decline. But surely there must be other options besides shooting innocent wildlife in cold blood. These owls are just doing what they evolved to do: survive. They're not evil, or malicious, or aware of the ecological balance issues. So why should they be slaughtered? Some experts have emphasized that the government must also take stronger steps to protect spotted owls' habitats. Specifically, authorities must limit logging and forest destruction. Sign the petition to demand the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service find another way to restore balance in the owl ecosystem, other than massacring half a million barred owls! For example, it must implement stronger habitat protections now!   Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. These owls don't deserve to die, especially not in such a horrible way. Sign the petition.      Sign Now