GOING, GOING…..GONE – ELEPHANTS, RHINOS AND LIONS
Global March for Elephants, Rhinos and Lions – Saturday 4th October 2014.
South Africans are uniting with thousands of people in over 120 cities across the globe asking us all to shun ivory, rhino horn and lion bones as commodities. Set to be the largest demonstration of its kind ever, the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos (GMFER) on 4th October will raise awareness and ask each and every government to publicly destroy their stockpiles of illegal wildlife products, to show zero tolerance for illegal trading.
The walk has gained massive support including Mrs Helen Clark, head of the United Nations Development Program had this to say, “Together, we have to work to stop the slaughter…… on the 4th of October in more than 120 location around the world – from the iconic Maasai Mara to New York people will march for elephants and rhinos ….. find out where you can march for Elephants and for Rhinos on the 4th of October and please take part. Thank you”
“Debating the statistics is no longer relevant,” GMFER event organizers say, “It doesn’t matter which data you choose to look at, there is no denying that the world is rapidly losing elephants, rhino and lions towards extinction.”
It doesn’t matter which data you choose to look at, there is no denying that the world is rapidly losing elephants, rhino and lions towards extinction.”
Painfully clear too is that even in this ‘modern age’ a rampant demand for freshly poached elephant ivory, rhinoceros horn, and lion bones continues. This growing trade in body parts is a key factor in the demise of these globally iconic species, and GMFER event organizers say that “killing this demand is a key part of the solution.”
The message is loud and clear and coming from all corners of the globe – at the current rate of killing and with the growing demand for ivory, horn and bones, our children’s children are unlikely to see the most magnificent animals in the wilds of Africa.
There are times when we have to make crucial decisions based on the information we have. GMFER organizers are encouraging us to make such a decision now, because there is no “later” for the elephants, rhinos and lions.
The Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization cordially invite you to join them at the Durban Global March for Elephants and Rhinos 4th October 2014.
Durban: 81 Berea Rd, King Dinizulu Park (opposite Durban University of Technology) to finish at the City Hall, walking down Dr Pixley Kaseme St (old West Street)
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