WFLF COMPASSION FOR ELEPHANTS

Concrete Evidence

2009-05-07T00:21:00.000-07:00

“Concrete Evidence” brings exposure to the hidden cruelties and business practices behind zoo walls. An expert guest panel will spotlight the serious risk/health factors involved for elephants confined to zoos and circuses with a look at how how wild capture, poaching and habitat destruction is impacting the world's population of elephants. Updates regarding the ongoing law suit against the City of Los Angeles will be discussed along with a focused look at the Billy, their lone remaining elephant.

With Featured Guests: Mariana Tosca, David Casselman, Catherine Dolye, Sheryl Greene & Adam Roberts

Hosted by Katia Louise with DivaVega live in the chat room as the Coordinator for Simulcast Discussions.

Music from "When Elephants Cry" by Mayuka Thais

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Stop South African Elephant Cull

2008-06-06T22:52:00.000-07:00

IF WE DON'T STOP THEM, THEY'LL MURDER
THIS MOTHER AND HER CHILDREN...

..And thousands more like them. Once again, the ivory and hunting industries have convinced the South African government to allow slaughter of elephants in the name of "culling," a euphemism for mass murder of intelligent and social beings. The Big Lies told over and over again must be exposed...

Please join the worldwide plea to South African authorities: to remove culling as a "tool" in the National Norms and Standards for Elephant Management (NNSEM). Slaughter ought to be banned outright -- not used to control elephant populations on private, provincial and national conservation grounds.

South Africa's intent to overturn a 1994 moratorium on the mass killing of elephants is senseless. Experts consider culling a temporary fix that actually boosts birth rates as survivors rebound with a focus on mating.

Moreover, female elephants often retain lifelong ties with mothers and males may remain in the herd until 10 to 15 years of age. The slaughter of individuals or families torments these socially complex, perceptive animals. Grief and suffering can harmfully impact herd members who are not killed.

South African authorities can easily integrate non-violent methods such as range expansion, trans-location & contraception into long-range plans to ease the alleged overpopulation of elephants.

More dead elephants mean more stockpiled ivory and could result in demands to legally sell ivory. Many southern African countries feel a relaxed prohibition on ivory would instigate widespread poaching in at risk wild elephant populations.

Sources:
Stop the Culling of Elephants in South Africa

http://www.api4animals.org/actionalerts.php?p=1527&more=1
HELP STOP SOUTH AFRICA'S UNJUST WAR ON ELEPHANTS
http://www.animalrightsafrica.org/EleMyths.php
Put An End To Elephant Culling In South Africa
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ElephantCulling/

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Credit: Kinship Circle

TAKE ACTION FOR ELEPHANTS

2008-06-05T20:34:00.000-07:00

Contact Information & Sample Letter:

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mr. Marthinus van Schalkwyk
Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa
Private Bag X447, PRETORIA, 0001
ph: +27-012-310-3611, +27-021-465-7240
fax: +27-012-322-0082, +27-021-465-3216
email: ministry@deat.gov.za

Mr. Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, President
Private Bag X1000, PRETORIA, 0001
ph: +27-012-300-5200, +27-021-464-2100
fax: +27-012-323 8246, +27-021-461-2838
Mr. Mukoni Ratshitanga, Chief Director/Presidential Spokesperson: mukoni@po.gov.za
Mr. John Jeffery, Parliamentary Counsellor to the President: johnj@po.gov.za
Mr. Denzel Taylor, Spokesperson: denzel@po.gov.za
Mr. Thabang Chiloane, Chief Director: Communications: thabang@po.gov.za
Ms. Khosi Shange, Private Secretary: khosis@po.gov.za

South African Embassy in United States of America
HE Mr. Welile A.W. Nhlapo
3051 Massachusetts Avenue, NW; Washington DC 20008
ph: 00-202-2232-4400
fax: 00-202-2265-1607 / 2244-9417 / 2966-5959
email: info@saembassy.org, vanheerdenm@foreign.gov.za

SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSIES IN OTHER NATIONS:
http://www.gcis.gov.za/gcis/directory.jsp?dir=6#cat9

South African Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
Dr. Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini Zuma
Private Bag X152, PRETORIA, 0001
ph: +27-012-351-0002, +27-021-464-3700
fax: +27-012-323-1502, +27-021-465-6548
Private Secretary: somersn@foreign.gov.za

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ALL SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS:
http://www.gcis.gov.za/docs/directories/lists.htm

SAMPLE LETTER:

I was shocked to learn about South Africa's intent to overturn a 1994
moratorium on the mass killing of elephants. Acclaimed elephant specialists
consider culling a temporary fix. The unnatural reduction of elephants may
actually boost birth rates as survivors rebound with a focus on mating.

I strongly urge South African authorities to integrate non-violent methods
-- such as range expansion, trans-location, contraception -- into long-range
plans to ease the alleged overpopulation of elephants.

I strongly object to the government-approved slaughter of elephants and
respectfully ask South African Minister of Environmental Affairs and
Tourism, Marthinus Van Schalkwyk, to rescind his decision.

Thank you,