Whales threatened again
From: Humane Society International
One month to go! Whales threatened AGAIN at the IWC
HELP WHALES NOW!
1. Write Iceland’s Prime Minister. We will also send your letter to a major
Icelandic newspaper to show that the global public cares about this issue!
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/Iceland_whaling_06/wkngdn32hxme7te?
2. Write your country’s Icelandic Ambassador. Use our action page to send a
copy of your letter to [...]
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One click is enough. One click from each of you.
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Photo Source: Badgerland
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Kill’em all
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Endangered elephants
A forest elephant family photographed in the Congo.
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