*[Enwl-eng] People are being brutally mauled because they won't respect wildlife in U.S. national parks

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                        These animals deserve to be observed at a distance.









                        Tell Congress:

                        Fund National Parks' Efforts to Stop People From 
Approaching Wildlife! Keep People and Animals Safe!



                             Sign Now




                        For the second time in just a few days, a person was 
attacked by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. The 71-year-old woman 
involved was brutally gored while returning to her vehicle earlier this 
month, approaching a bison in the process.



                        As more and more people seek outdoor activities 
amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, national parks are again experiencing massive 
summer crowds. This is not inherently a bad thing -- until people who are 
visiting continue to approach wildlife, putting themselves and animals at 
risk. The reasons for approaching these wild animals like elk, coyotes, and 
bison vary -- some people feel a false send of security within the boarders 
of the parks, and are simply not careful. Others want to approach the 
animals to pet, feed, or photograph them, treating them like tame pets or 
petting zoo animals. This foolishness often results in human injury -- or 
tragically, it teaches animals to feel comfortable approaching people, 
putting these innocent creatures at risk of extermination by officials who 
cannot risk a wild animal being too interested in humans.



                        Clearly, there need to be awareness campaigns at our 
national parks to educate visitors on appropriate etiquette around wildlife, 
as well as increased enforcement of proper practices, and reminders 
throughout the parks! More funding would solve many of these problems. We 
must put pressure on Congress to better fund our national parks to keep both 
people and animals safe. Sign the petition now if you agree!




                 Thank you,

                        Lauren

                        Care2 Petitions Team



                        P.S. Wildlife that live in our national parks 
deserve to be respected and observed at safe distances. But people are 
approaching them, getting hurt and risking animal lives in the process. Sign 
the petition.

                             Sign Now









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From: Lauren W., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 7:01 PM
Subject: People are being brutally mauled because they won't respect 
wildlife in U.S. national parks

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