African grey parrots are on the brink of extinction in their main habitat in Ghana - but the government isn't cracking down on poachers who are illegally capturing and selling them as exotic "pets." Sign this petition now to demand that government officials enforce poaching laws and protect these beautiful birds from extinction.
The illegal parrot trade is so prevalent that people have become used to seeing parrots in cages. But parrots are wild animals who fly great distances through jungles and forests. They are highly social and become miserable when captured and forced into cages by themselves, for 40 to 60 years.
Ghana has laws specifically against poaching, but they are poorly enforced. Until authorities crack down on the people who are illegally capturing these wild animals, there will be nothing to discourage poaching and stop their extinction. Please join me in asking that Ghana do a better job of investigating the illegal parrot trade and penalizing the people responsible for decimating the population.
Dear Parliament Members:
I am saddened to learn that the African grey parrot population in your country hovers on the brink of extinction. These birds have been so extensively poached and sold as pets that they are now in danger of disappearing altogether from your forests. That would be a terrible loss. You have laws to protect parrots from poaching. Now, you need the will to enforce those laws. Please do a better job of investigating for stolen parrots at customs exit points.
