---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 10:26:30 -0500 (EST) From: WWF Conservation Action Network <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Help Lions, Snow Leopards, and More SEND ACTION~a28630u30516
Action deadline: December 15, 2005 Dear Alan, Lions, snow leopards, African wild dogs, and other wild cats and dogs may be fierce and powerful, but they are also extremely vulnerable. Worldwide, they face serious threats from illegal hunting, habitat loss, disease, and many other factors. At current rates of loss, many of the world's species of wild cats could become extinct in the next 25 years. Wild canines are declining just as quickly. You can help these magnificent animals by urging your congressional representative to cosponsor the Great Cats and Rare Canids Act. The act already has 63 cosponsors and strong bipartisan support, but more backing is needed to obtain a hearing and pass the legislation. TAKE ACTION: Learn more and send a free letter to your member of Congress. * QUICK OPTION: If you only have a minute send the message below, as is, by simply replying to this email. (This option works only if you received this email directly from the Conservation Action Network.) * POWERFUL OPTION: Personalize your letter. Go to the address below and follow the instructions for adding your own thoughts to your message. Decision makers pay much more attention to personalized messages. http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org/ctt.asp?u=30516&l=110782 If you have any questions or problems with taking action, contact us for help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Together, we can make a difference for these imperiled creatures. Thank you. Sincerely, Ginette Hemley Managing Vice President for Conservation Programs and Vice President for Species World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC LEARN MORE Read our fact sheet about the wild cats and canids that would be helped by this legislation: http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org/ctt.asp?u=30516&l=110709 ****************************LETTER TEXT****************************** House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear (your representative's name will be inserted here): As your constituent and someone concerned about the conservation of wildlife around the globe, I urge you to cosponsor the Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2005 (H.R. 1707). If you are one of the more than 60 members of Congress who has already cosponsored the bill, thank you for your support of this vital legislation. The bill would help protect more than a dozen rare cat and canine populations outside the United States that are recognized as endangered or threatened. These include the majestic jaguar of South and Central America, the African lion, the snow leopard, the cheetah, the African wild dog, and other rare predator species. The act would leverage private conservation dollars -- by as much as four to one -- and foster international cooperation for conservation initiatives. Protecting "keystone" species such as these large carnivores is a wise investment because it also benefits the many other species that share their ecosystems. In addition to the habitat loss, poaching, and environmental degradation that threaten wildlife worldwide, wild cat and canine species face an array of threats driven by humanity's long fascination with and fear of large carnivores. Human-wildlife conflict, exploitation for skins and the medicinal trade, and persecution driven by mythology and misperception all are having a devastating impact on the world's wild cat and canine species. The conservation of rare cat and canine populations requires a global commitment. Unfortunately, many countries lack the funding and infrastructure to conserve species of concern. Those countries that are taking action to aid threatened species need further assistance in implementing effective conservation strategies. With your help, we can continue America's proud tradition of leadership in the conservation of imperiled wildlife, and protect rare cat and canine species around the world for future generations to enjoy. I urge you to do all you can to pass the Great Cats and Rare Canids Act. 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