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Help Stop Trade in Polar Bear Parts!
Rodger Schlickjeisen, Defenders of Wildlife
But in some countries, collectors can still buy polar bear skin rugs, claws, skulls and other parts of these animals -- even as these beloved bears struggle for survival in a warming world.
The U.S. can strengthen protections for polar bears under international law by proposing to end commercial trade in polar bear products. But officials need to hear from you.
The U.S. government is considering offering a proposal for increased protections for polar bears through the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) -- a landmark international agreement that protects vanishing wildlife by regulating trade.
As polar bears struggle to survive in a warming world, they’re already facing threats from oil drilling, poaching and pollution. Ending international trade in polar bear parts will help save hundreds of these bears each year -- and give polar bears a fighting chance at a lasting future.
Please take action today -- the deadline for comments is Friday, September 11th.
Together, we can make a difference for our polar bears.
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Sincerely,
Rodger Schlickeisen President Defenders of Wildlife |
Strengthen Polar Bear Protections!
Polar bears are already feeling the heat from global warming, oil drilling and pollution.