 An urgent campaign: The Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force. |
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Administrator  Group: Root Admin Posts: 4,001 Joined: 28-October 06 From: Sat by the PC Member No.: 1 Tourist (regular visitor) ---  |
 PETITION TO SAVE TUSKER Tusker (or Dustbin as he is also known), is the resident Charara elephant. With his peaceful antics of raiding bins and braais he is a legend and a great favorite of tourists and locals alike. We don't want to lose him. There has been an attempt to relocate Tusker in the past which didn’t quite go according to plan and when Johnny Rodrigues (Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force) went to National Parks Headquarters and told them what had transpired, they showed compassion for Tusker and agreed that he can remain in Kariba. They won't shoot him as long as he doesn't hurt anyone; however, there are conditions to this reprieve. It was agreed that the reason Tusker has become so habituated to humans is because people feed the wild animals. There are signs in every National Park in the country, including Kariba, prohibiting the feeding of wild animals but there are people who ignore this. Tusker, through no fault of his own has become used to people and he has learnt that where humans are present, he will find food. We are extremely concerned about this because we have heard several stories of people feeding him and by feeding him; those people are inadvertently condemning him to death. Although he has never killed anyone, he has been classified as a "problem animal". After his recent behavior over the 2007 Charara New Years weekend it has been decided that Tusker should be shot. This tragic event will be taking place on the 7th January, 2008. Please fill in your name and country below to show that you are against this. We, the undersigned request that the decision to shoot the elephant know as Tusker (or Dustbin) be reversed and all measures taken to mitigate against the damage or concern he may cause - other than killing - to ensure he can continue to live his life at Charara. Petition signatories.
 button below and entering your personal details. I cannot stress how urgent this is. Also please forward the link of this page to as many friends as you know in order to possibly save Tusker's life.Should you wish to sign this petition as from Sunday 6th Jan please email your details directly to Johhny Rodrigues: Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force - galorand@mweb.co.zw For further information on Tusker click here: http://safaritalk.net/index.php?showtopic=248 http://safaritalk.net/index.php?showtopic=306 -------------------- "Return to old watering holes for more than water; friends and dreams are there to meet you." - African proverb.
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Jan 5 2008, 02:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 15-November 06 Member No.: 8 |
Dennis Kitsman U.S.A.
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Jan 5 2008, 03:07 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 8-July 07 From: Marina del Rey, California Member No.: 397 |
Carolelorraine Olmsted Sipos
Marina del Rey, California USA Add my name to the petition to save Tusker!! |
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Jan 5 2008, 03:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 6-October 07 From: Sunshine Coast, Australia Member No.: 2,367 |
Kylie Law (Australia)
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Jan 5 2008, 03:47 AM
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John Milbank, Australia
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Jan 5 2008, 04:01 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 18-March 07 Member No.: 45 |
Save Tusker!!!!! This news will bring more American Tourists if you save him
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Jan 5 2008, 04:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 23-February 07 Member No.: 22 Tourist (regular visitor) --- |
Okay folkses - this petition will be MUCH simpler than the cut and paste and send email - thing - please ADD your signatures asap!
 FOR THE ELE! send to everyone you know we have basically 24 hours.Johnny Rodriguez alerted us about Tusker the Elephant who has been condemned to death for conflict with people in the Kariba Camp - he will be shot on 7 January! Please sign the petiiton asking the Zimbabwe wildlife authority to not shoot Tusker. Link provides more info. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/628552210 -------------------- 'The greatest danger to our future is apathy." Jane Goodall (1934 - )
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Jan 5 2008, 04:29 AM
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Administrator Group: Root Admin Posts: 4,001 Joined: 28-October 06 From: Sat by the PC Member No.: 1 Tourist (regular visitor) --- |
Kristina Trowbridge, Seattle U.S.A
-------------------- "Return to old watering holes for more than water; friends and dreams are there to meet you." - African proverb.
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Jan 5 2008, 04:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 707 Joined: 6-April 07 From: Melbourne/Australia Member No.: 78 Conservationist/Naturalist Aid/Voluntary Worker |
Ross Spirou - Australia
-------------------- If the planet Earth ceases to be so will the human race, if the human race ceases to be, the planet will keep on living.
We owe it, big time!! "www.raskimon.com" |
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Jan 5 2008, 06:11 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 29-November 07 From: The Romney Marsh Hills! UK Member No.: 3,955 Tourist (regular visitor) --- |
K Cooper (UK)
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Jan 5 2008, 09:58 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 5-January 08 Member No.: 4,924 |
L Edwards - UK
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Jan 5 2008, 10:40 AM
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Administrator Group: Root Admin Posts: 4,001 Joined: 28-October 06 From: Sat by the PC Member No.: 1 Tourist (regular visitor) --- |
Gavin Briant RSA
-------------------- "Return to old watering holes for more than water; friends and dreams are there to meet you." - African proverb.
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Jan 5 2008, 11:49 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 5-January 08 Member No.: 4,926 |
Hi,
Please put my name on the list for Tucker!!! Good luck! Regards Janicke |
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Jan 5 2008, 11:55 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 6-November 07 Member No.: 3,254 |
For Tusker
Jillian Vickerman Western Cape South Africa |
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Jan 5 2008, 11:58 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 5-January 08 Member No.: 4,927 |
Oliver Pereira, London UK
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Jan 5 2008, 12:24 PM
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Administrator Group: Root Admin Posts: 4,001 Joined: 28-October 06 From: Sat by the PC Member No.: 1 Tourist (regular visitor) --- |
Petition update:
(As of midday GMT Saturday 5th Jan) With Jude's hard work on the petition site: (www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/628552210) there are approaching 100 signatories already: thankyou. For those who have signed here, do not worry, all details will be collated in advance of the deadline and forwarded to Johnny Rodrigues of the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force and respective Wildlife Authorities in Zimbabwe. We have also received offers of financial assistance again for which we thank you and all such enquiries have been passed on to Johnny in Zimbabwe. With your help in matters such as this Safaritalk will become a tool for making a difference in Africa. Matt -------------------- "Return to old watering holes for more than water; friends and dreams are there to meet you." - African proverb.
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Jan 5 2008, 01:31 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 6-November 07 Member No.: 3,254 |
Add my name to Tuskers friends...
Rory Louw Liverpool England |
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Jan 5 2008, 01:37 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 5-January 08 Member No.: 4,931 |
It is so unfair that an innocent elephant is to be murdered due to the selfish and irresponsible behavior of humans. Tusker does not deserve to die....please spare his life!
Gail Costic United States of America |
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Jan 5 2008, 02:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 5-January 08 Member No.: 4,932 |
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Please do NOT kill Dustbin aka Tusker. It is NOT his fault humans have taken over his habitat. Elephants never forget where they come from. Humans are feeding him and so he feels comfortable around them. He is NOT harming anybody, so leave him be!! Please don't kill him! Please just let him live his life in peace!! Elephants are wonderful, intelligent creatures and are kind and gentle by nature. Please spare his life! |
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Jan 5 2008, 03:59 PM
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Administrator Group: Root Admin Posts: 4,001 Joined: 28-October 06 From: Sat by the PC Member No.: 1 Tourist (regular visitor) --- |
Ann and Mike Schoultz Zimbabwe
-------------------- "Return to old watering holes for more than water; friends and dreams are there to meet you." - African proverb.
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