In Australia, the cherished experience of cuddling a koala is causing growing
concerns over animal welfare and stress. One of the world’s oldest koala
sanctuaries in Queensland has already ceased this practice, shifting to
observation-focused experiences that respect the natural behavior of these
gentle creatures. With koalas now classified as endangered, it is crucial that
we protect every individual from unnecessary stress and disturbance. Sign this
petition to urge the Queensland government to ban koala cuddling and prioritize
conservation and educational encounters!
[https://www.thepetitionsite.com/441/653/128/] Koalas are delicate animals that
require up to 20 hours of sleep per day and can experience significant stress
when handled by humans. This stress can lead to health issues and a decrease in
their overall wellbeing. Observations indicate that koalas often attempt to
escape cuddling events, demonstrating their discomfort. While it might be sad to
miss a photo opportunity, this small sacrifice of giving up koala cuddling will
give us a chance to respect and preserve these magnificent creatures for future
generations. The Queensland government could create positive change while still
allowing us all to enjoy koalas. They could do this by implementing a phased ban
on koala cuddling, increasing support for wildlife educational programs, and
ensuring all wildlife interactions are respectful and based on the best
principles of animal welfare. Sign now to demand that the Queensland government
end koala cuddling and invest in wildlife protection and ethical tourism
practices. [https://www.thepetitionsite.com/441/653/128/]
I recently just noticed that one of my posts, the one to a petition on Care2, had its display picture from the petition itself get deleted as it was coming up as 404. I have changed it to a direct link to the image on Dingo for now while I’m wondering why I wasn’t even notified of the reason why it was removed.
Okay, I hope it was a false positive. If that is the case, would I be okay re-uploading the image in question? And if it happens again and I have not received any notification, either in my messages or e-mail, about why its being removed, then I will likely need an admin here to look into it for me.
When something like this happens and its not a false positive and there is any actual reason for it, I would prefer to know why to avoid any legal issues.
Okay, I hope it was a false positive. If that is the case, would I be okay re-uploading the image in question? And if it happens again and I have not received any notification, either in my messages or e-mail, about why its being removed, then I will likely need an admin here to look into it for me.
When something like this happens and its not a false positive and there is any actual reason for it, I would prefer to know why to avoid any legal issues.