Fw: Only a few days left to speak up for whales

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Humane Society International

 

Only a few days left to speak up for whales

 

HELP WHALES NOW!

1. Write to Greenland and Denmark. Ask them to protect whales at the

upcoming IWC meeting.

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/Humpback_Denmark/

2. Encourage your friends to take action. Let them know how they can help

stop this slaughter on the seas.

Learn more on our website:

Save Whales--Not Whaling.

 

All over the world people have been following the story of Delta and Dawn,

two endangered humpback whales stranded in California's Port of Sacramento.

The wounded mother and her calf have finally begun the long swim back to the

Pacific and their annual migration route. But will they and the rest of

their species be safe out in open waters?

 

Both Japan and Greenland have proclaimed their intent to hunt humpback

whales. These social, intelligent animals, renowned by whale watchers for

their acrobatic leaps and approachability, would be shot with harpoons

tipped with explosives. Because of their size and diving abilities, it's

likely that these humpbacks would suffer a slow and painful death. Click

here to tell Greenland not to hunt humpback whales.

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/Humpback_Denmark/

 

Whaling is not humane. It is not economically justifiable, as the market for

whale meat is shrinking. Whale meat has even been shown to be dangerous to

humans due to contamination from pollutants. Yet pro-whaling nations are

doing everything they can to start commercial whaling again.

 

We need you to speak for whales. At the International Whaling Commission

meeting next week, delegates from countries around the world will decide

whether to allow the killing of more whales. We cannot let the pro-whaling

nations win.

 

Please take action today! Email Greenland and Denmark officials and ask them

to vote to protect whales at the IWC.

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/Humpback_Denmark/

 

Thanks for all you do for animals. Be sure to check

http://www.protectwhales.org for regular updates from the IWC meeting.

Sincerely,

 

Andrew Rowan

Chief Executive Officer

Humane Society International