Shame on the killers of lions, rhinos, elephants and other rare animals. Shame on the killers of whales. (1) Shame on Iceland, Japan and others involved.
To avoid that someday dead squads will be organized to punish the killers (sooner or later some people will become so angry…), is it an idea to create a global and eternal ‘naming-and-shaming’ register for the perpetrators and their accomplices (like clients, protectors, enablers, etc.)? After due process, of course… ;-)
Care for our relatives, animals, and especially the rare species, is directly linked with care for the environment, the earth, our biotope, including climate change. It means being aware of the interdependence of all living being, including humans. It means love of nature in its full splendor, beyond our self-interest.
The problem of 'defaunation' is much bigger, and more (mainly human) factors are playing a role in the extinction of species. Nevertheless, the protection of rare animals like lions, rhinos and whales is important as a focus: a spearhead for action.
The situation is alarming. Hopefully an ecological register will be helpful in order to create other and new ways of thinking about ourselves and other animals, as a continuum, as a family, - you do not kill relatives, do you? (or it is a crime.) In the age of internet this might be a powerful tool, to remind us of our responsibility. So let's create the appropriate answer to immoral acts.
Only reports and stories about human misconduct do not work, if they will not hurt the wrongdoers. Maybe they will have more effect, if combined with an ecological ‘naming-and-shaming’ register, globally available and forever.
Note:
.1) And especially blue whales (the 'largest animal that has ever existed on Earth).
See article: The killing of a blue whale reveals how disconnected we ware from nature
For example:
BeantwoordenVerwijderenTrophy hunter criticized for dead giraffe pose in South Africa
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-44697112
No protection for trophy hunters!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenArticle: How Trump’s wildlife board is rebranding trophy hunting as good for animals
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/17/trumps-wildlife-board-claims-trophy-hunting-saves-endangered-animals
Also a good idea: Shoot’em with a Camera!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/18/wyoming-yellowstone-save-grizzly-bears-shootem-with-a-camera
Article on ‘defaunation’ (in Dutch)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenhttps://www.groene.nl/artikel/een-pleister-op-een-amputatie
Homage to the activists who are defending the Earth from violent assault!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenArticle: Nine activists defending the Earth from violent assault
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/21/defending-earth-violence-murder-activists-land-corruption
Article: Donald Trump’s wildlife protection board full of people who like killing animals for fun
BeantwoordenVerwijderenhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-wildlife-protection-board-members-trophy-hunters-endangered-animals-ivory-trade-a8259131.html?amp