But without wild animals creating those ecosystems and thriving in their natural environments, would that still be true?
Today, wild animals face so many threats including habitat destruction, urban sprawl, the global wildlife trade for frivolous things like pets and trinkets, and for use as tourist attractions.
At World Animal Protection, we believe that wildlife was meant to be wild and that it’s our shared responsibility to act. Together we can protect wild animals and keep them wild.
Seeing exotic animals when you're travelling can be an exciting experience. But please be cautious not to support attractions that exploit wild animals for tourist entertainment.
Our animal-friendly travel guide includes quick tips plus checklists that help you identify a genuine wildlife sanctuary that puts the animals' welfare first.
Use your guide to help you make informed and compassionate travel decisions to ensure no animals are harmed on your trip. You can print our guide or save it to your phone or any device so you'll have it handy on your next trip.
Millions of animals are snatched from the wild or bred in intensive unnatural conditions. They are shipped around the world, often in cramped and dirty conditions. Sadly, many die before they reach their final destination.
The farming and poaching of these animals finances industries that exploit wild animals for exotic pets, entertainment, Traditional Asian Medicine, luxury products and meat.
Wild animals are being forced into close contact with humans due to the destruction of their natural habitats and being poached, bred and shipped around the world as commodities.
Zoonotic infections can emerge and be spread at every stage of the trade. This should be of critical concern, as almost 75% of emerging infectious diseases affecting human health originate in wildlife – SARS, Ebola, and now COVID-19. We cannot wait for the next pandemic, we must act now.
Sign our petition calling on the Government of Canada to curb the domestic wildlife trade and champion this issue globally.
Wildlife have a right to live life and we need to learn how to co-exist. World Animal Protection is working towards making this a reality by:
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We do everything we can to give animals a better life, here in Canada and around the world. With the best available science and our collaborative approach, that’s the promise we’ve kept for decades. But we can’t do it alone. Will you join us?
Our world is changing. The climate crisis means more wildfires, floods and droughts that could destroy habitats, kill millions of animals and displace millions of people. When animals lose their environment, so do we. But with action today and planning for tomorrow, we can make a difference together.
Choosing what to eat is complex and personal. There are so many factors that play a role, and the countless labels don’t usually make it easier. Our tools can help decode those labels and help you make choices that will improve the lives of animals.