The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) continues to threaten Tule elk, which were recently near extinction, despite persistent cries for help from activists.
Hundreds gathered to protest the NPS’s plan to allow for the killing of Tule elk inside of Point Reyes National Seashore in California — where nature and wildlife are supposed to be protected — all for the benefit of ranchers and commercial businesses like Airbnb, according to the petition by In Defense of Animals.
The NPS announced that it would begin allowing the shooting of these rare animals as a management strategy. It will also extend leases of ranches and dairy farms from 5 to 20 years and allow for the development of the land for for-profit businesses. In addition, farmers will be able to kill and process animals on the land, as well as farm goats, sheep, and chickens, reported In Defense of Wildlife.
“The National Park System has failed this ecosystem,” activist Diana Oppenheim of ForElk told the Mercury News. “They’ve created a bio-diversity graveyard.”
Not only is it cruel to kill the Tule elk, especially in their native home, but the majority of the public is against the plan, as well. In a survey run by NPS, more than 90 percent of respondents said they wanted to preserve Tule elk and remove cattle ranches.
Tule elk are only found in California and must be protected. But the government is intent on harming these endemic animals.
“There are more cattle in all of Point Reyes than there are Tule elk left in the world,” said Fleur Dawes of In Defense of Animals in a press release. “It’s ridiculous that ranchers are getting taxpayer handouts to exploit and pollute public wildlands.”
Even before this announcement, the park service was already killing off Tule elk. Elk are trapped within a fenced-off area without access to water during an ongoing drought. The animals are dying of thirst, with activists risking arrest to bring them water. Park officials have refused to do anything, and 15 elk have died already.
Lady Freethinker stands in solidarity with the hundreds of activists who recently gathered and the thousands around the world who are calling on the NPS to halt this horrible plan to kill these innocent and rare animals.
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Plesae save them l am from uk if l was with you l help you you got my support to MR Trump you must stop this evil act you must help to save the Tule elk if not you as bad as a murder spend some of you billions l an tied of world leaders letting animals suffer or die.
Animal Lives Matter
love from uk
This is wickedness.
The butchering of a threatened species for the sake of financial profit is appalling and has to be stopped.
I will stand up for them as well.
I emailed NPS and received an automated reply pointing me to some FAQs, which is very disappointing.
This is just plain wrong. The elk need to live.
Once again the US government has shown total disregard for ethics in favour of a quick profit.
Government is very corrupt
disgusting that the president doesn’t step in….instead he’s selling us out.
Leave animals alone!!!!
The trump administration has consistently brought harm to the environment and wildlife for business interests.
Stop murdering innocent animals like the Tule Elj!!!!
So many animals that need help and, unfortunately, too many humans standing in their way.
THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY, PLEASE DON’T KILL THOSE MAJESTIC ANIMALS GIVE THEM ACCESS TO WATER THEY ARE IN THEIR TERRITORY THIS IS EXTREMELY INHUMANE.
PLEASE DO WHAT IS RIGHT.
I’m extremely disturbed with this. The tule Elk are so important and suffering not having access to water?!?! can you imagine if your loves ones were dying of thirst. They are my love ones, I care about them, the community cares about them. Please put a stop to this cruel nonsense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m extremely disturbed with this. The tule Elk are so important and suffering not having access to water?!?! can you imagine if your loves ones were dying of thirst. They are my love ones, I care about them, the community cares about them. Please put a stop to this cruel nonsense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is really easy to lose all respect for Americans and the USofA for allowing this cruel, inhumane and barbaric murder of innocent and defenseless animals for the sake of a small minded group of losers – who know nothing but the price of everything and the value of nothing.
this need to end
Stop killing the Tule Elk.
“Management strategy” my ass. US National Park Service, everyone knows the ranchers are paying you off & you’re going to go down as one of most exploitive criminal gangs in California’s history. How are you going to explain this to your grandchildren when they ask you why there aren’t any more Tule elk in Point Reyes?
Humanity at its worst…Officials without hearts and brains
If there is any chance for humanity…End this barbaric evil cruelty.
Basta de tanta crueldade
Between USPS, USDA and USFG, if brains were dynamite, the 3 agencies combined would not have enough brain power to blow their nose!!
And USPS, in this case, is not the postal system. Although they are starting to rank up there
Very well said…love it!
Shame on the Park Service! Who are they in bed with? Parks are designated as protected space. Who the hell do they think they are? The people have a right to have their say, after all, our tax dollars pay their salaries.
Save the elk!
Protect and save these rare, beautiful animals.
I agree with Steve. This is horrendous and despicable at the same time.
our national parks service is as corrupt as the white house … and needs to change now
these disgusting , and heartless people in charge need to be replace now…
This is absolutely disgraceful
Please think about the animals and how you have invaded their lands to increase your profits.
If you can live with this then I feel sorry for you as you have lost your morals.
Here is our government at its best again. So caring. NOT. They need to get with the right program and stop going where the bribes are. This is dispicable behavior. Stop the insanity.
Stop. Preserve Tule elk and remove cattle ranches.
I can’t wait for this large Asteroid heading our way to wipe out this entire planet. Humans first except those with a nuclear heart. Dog Bless. [email protected]
Stop. Preserve Tule elk and remove cattle ranches.
It’s the 2nd Coming of the Reich Kind according to Donald Duck Trump. Put these bastards in front of a firing squad that should it along with others like them. Love to these helpless animals. Dog Bless. [email protected]