Demand justice for Cecil the lion

The Issue

Cecil the lion was a protected lion living in the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe when he was lured with bait and killed by an American dentist looking for a thrill.

Complete the form below to contact Director Dan Ashe of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and demand that Cecil’s killer be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for violations of the Lacey Act and to upgrade lions as “endangered” and protected from harm under the Endangered Species Act. Thank you for taking action!

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The Issue

Cecil the lion was a protected lion living in the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe when he was lured with bait and killed by an American dentist looking for a thrill.

Complete the form below to contact Director Dan Ashe of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and demand that Cecil’s killer be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for violations of the Lacey Act and to upgrade lions as “endangered” and protected from harm under the Endangered Species Act. Thank you for taking action!

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Doris Day Animal LeaguePetition Starter

The Decision Makers

Dan Ashe (Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
Dan Ashe (Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Petition created on July 31, 2015