*[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

                  Sign Now
                 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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From: Miranda B., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2020 7:03 PM
Subject: Desperate and hungry, they're slaughtering endangered wildlife

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