Остановите бойню под угрозой исчезновения волков в Норвегии!

The wolves in Norway are in grave trouble. They're already near-extinct, and last winter, researchers estimated that only 65 or 68 wolves still exist in the wild. Authorities even red-listed these animals as "critically endangered."

But now, the Norwegian government has authorized the mass slaughter of 47 endangered wolves. When Tracey and Julie heard this news, they started a Care2 petition to save the wolves before it's too late. Will you sign?

Why would the government decide to sacrifice these animals? Sport. Hunting is hugely popular in Norway. Last year, more than 11,000 people applied for special licenses to shoot and kill just 16 wolves. This slaughter would be even larger – in fact, it's the biggest government-sanctioned wolf culling since 1911.

Norwegian authorities also claim this wolf-hunt will help local farmers protect their sheep from predators. But environmental groups say wolves account for only a small percentage of sheep deaths, and that the government is obviously not relying on sound scientific data.

If all 47 animals are shot, Norway will have lost more than two-thirds of its wolf population. Only about 20 wolves would be left in the wild. We cannot stand by and watch as hunters destroy the already-tiny wolf population in Norway. Sign the petition demanding that Norway stop the slaughter now!

Thank you,

Miranda B. The Care2 Petitions Team