Endangered Species Day 2015
Unfortunately, endangerment is something that many species are facing today across the globe. Several factors contribute to species endangerment, including destruction of habitat, pollution, hunting/fishing, and introduction of exotic species. Notice any similarities amongst those reasons? They are all ways that humans are contributing to the problem.
In honor of Endangered Species Day, I would like to highlight several of the beautiful wild cats around the world whose populations unfortunately continue to decline.
How We Can Help
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- Donate to conservation efforts such as the World Wildlife Fund or International Society for Endangered Cats.
- Support government bills relating to wildlife conservation, such as the 2008 Lacey Act Amendments which prohibit illegal timber or timber products from entering the US, or the Wildlife Tracking Enforcement Act of 2015 which raises the penalties for trafficking in endangered species and directs funds to protect endangered species. You can find a list of other bills to support and petitions to sign here on the WWF Take Action page.
- Take action in your own neighborhood by conserving water and power, recycling, and minimizing the use of products that are harmful to the environment.
Summer says
Such beautiful big cats… why is it such an uphill battle to preserve these majestic creatures? EVERYONE should treasure them!
Tamago says
Great post to raise awareness! Those wild cats are truly beautiful.
Brian Frum says
They are all so very beautiful.
Pipo & Minko (WBS) says
And we like to think we are little versions of those biggies, MOL!
Great reminder that all those big cats are facing hard challenges.
da tabbies o trout towne says
guys…tell yur mom ta subscribe two The Tinest Tiger, Joanne posts often about de problems R big cat cuzinz face…….we loves her posts!
BeadedTail says
Big cats are such majestic, beautiful animals! We love them and wish they could all be protected from bad things.
Lola and Lexy says
Such majestic big cats. Mommy donates sometimes to WWF, and we read The Tiniest Tiger’s posts all the time.
Pussycats3 says
Thank you so much for bringing attention to this important subject. I believe too many people don’t realize the disastrous happening around the globe. Humans usually think more about their pocketbooks and their ego, than about these poor animals.
meowmeowmans says
What a wonderful and important post for these majestic and endangered creatures. Thank you.
The Island Cats says
Such beautiful creatures. We purr that they will be here forever.
The Swiss Cats says
Great post to raise awareness about our beautiful cousins ! Purrs
Toby & Leia says
What amazing big kittehs these are!
Dezi and Lexi says
They awe soo bootyful and it’s so sad dat hoomans have to encwoach and kill so many gawjus animals.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
LP says
It is important to remind people that small actions, like simply recycling, can make a big difference in wildlife conservation! Thanks for the reminder. We are big on reusing and recycling here at the cottage. Let’s hope these big cats continue to share the earth with us for a long time to come.
the critters in the cottage xo
Pipo & Minko (WBS) says
And we like to think we are little versions of those biggies, MOL!
Great reminder that all those big cats are facing hard challenges.
Toby & Leia says
What amazing big kittehs these are!
Pipo & Minko (WBS) says
And we like to think we are little versions of those biggies, MOL!
Great reminder that all those big cats are facing hard challenges.
Toby & Leia says
What amazing big kittehs these are!