*[Enwl-eng] Desperate and hungry, they're slaughtering endangered wildlife

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In India, big cats and other endangered wildlife are being murdered more than ever
 
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Vladimir,

The lockdowns necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifesaving, successfully slowing the spread of the deadly virus all over the world. However, even while they were completely essential, they have also brought some unavoidable pains with them. One such pain is economic downturn and unemployment. By April of 2020, India reported that 120 million of its citizens had lost their jobs, and in a country rife with poverty, people have become desperate for food and income. Unfortunately, one consequence of that desperation has been the murder of endangered wildlife and big cats.

Since the beginning of India's lockdown, at least eight big cats, the critically endangered tiger and leopard, were captured and slaughtered for meat or parts to sell. In one of India's national parks, a rhino was killed so its horn and other body parts could be sold for a handsome sum. Now, experts are worried that this poaching frenzy may push India's ecosystems beyond the point of recovery. Sadly, the antiquated and crass techniques used by inexperienced hunters have left animals wounded and suffering for days before they finally perish. India's government could solve this problem by providing financial relief so no one needs to resort to such slaughter. Sign the petition to demand that India fund vital welfare programs to help its people and save precious wildlife!

Thank you for all that you do,

 

Miranda B.
The Care2 Petitions Team

 

P.S. When people are desperate, they do unthinkable things. Tell India's government to provide essential relief funds for humans, so they can protect the animals!




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