agilulfo
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I just learned that Bonaire's donkeys, a unique species, are on their way to forced extinction. Here is a documentary explaining the situation: "Buriku, A National Treasure" youtu.be/1UdUumpLFpM.
Background:
Background:
The Donkey Sanctuary Bonaire has signed a contract with the government. The purpose of the contract is for an eventual elimination to the donkeys from the wild and ultimately from all of Bonaire
After months of research, we found and formed an excellent research team of Wild Life Ecologists, Environmental Scientists, Biologists, Environmental Researchers and Equid professionals who have worked with wild horses and wild burros (donkeys) for decades. On March 11, 2014, with the help of this research and the team, we supplied information to the Island Council, which caused them to unanimously vote on a Motion to put a temporary stop to the killing and castrating of the donkeys. From Nov 1 2013, until the Island Council motion was passed, The Donkey Sanctuary Bonaire captured over 400 donkeys, 97 old and injured were killed and over 100 were castrated, (as in the past 23 years are only keeping females). Total to date aproximetily 500 and if the contact is completed there will be more then 700. with no natural forage and little shade in the small area they are kept in.
We discovered the donkeys of Bonaire are a unique species. DNA testing has shown that Nubian Wild Ass is present in Bonaire. These donkeys are listed on the IUCN Red List as Critically Endangered species and even mentioned as extinct in the wild since the 1950's. Therefore they need to be protected in the wild where they are found. This has no meaning to the Donkey Sanctuary Bonaire, who wants the government to allow them to continue with the catching, killing and castrating. I could go on explaining the atrocities that are taking place but time does not allow. Any one that wants more information can send an email and watch the youtube video below.
OK here is the point... it is now time to bring 3 of our professionals from our Research Team from the US to the island in July to collect pertinent informaiton, do an impact study, etc., This will help provide necessary information to the government that our humane plan (to retain the culture of Bonaire and keep the donkeys in the wild and healthy, well into the future) is viable.
Citizens for a Better, Safer and Animal Friendly Bonaire
http://www.savethebonairedonkeys.com/
http://www.savethebonairedonkeys.com/
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