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Resolution 33: Protection of white, non-albino animals/Protección de animales blancos no albinos
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WHEREAS, all species of wildlife sustain and provide for our nourishment, clothing, shelter, basis for teachings about adaption in the natural world and spirituality; and,
WHEREAS, there are animals that have their own unique features that identify them as different and unique, that include, but not limited to, the White Lions of South Africa´s Timbavati region, the Spirit Bear of British Columbia, the White Buffalo of the Americas, the White Raven of Alaska, and other such white non-albino animals; and,
WHEREAS, white non-albino animals are considered to be sacred by indigenous peoples; and,
WHEREAS, white non-albino animals are an important part of biodiversity in the natural world,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 9th World Wilderness Congress supports the recognition of these animals as unique, sacred and spiritual and which should therefore be protected.
And be it further resolved that WILD9 calls upon the Governments and appropriate bodies to take whatever measures necessary to protect these white non-albino animals through appropriate listings under international and national law.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the officials of WILD9 report back on any actions taken to follow up on this resolution at the 10th World Wilderness Congress.
THIS RESOLUTION IS SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE NATIVE LANDS WILDERNESS COUNCIL AND SUPPORTERS
Samuel Gargan
Francois Paulette
Ilarion “Larry” Merculieff
Linda Tucker
Comments: 3 (Post Comment)
Walter Williams commented:
I support added protection for such white animals. I further propose that additional incentives be developed to encourage captive breeding by qualified individuals and entities, lines of known pedigree to ensure the ultimate survival of the genetics that code for this trait, and to study the genome for any other unusual traits that may be recessive or absent from the prototypical species.
Anup K Nayak commented:
Among the white non-albino animals found in India are estuarine crocodile in Bhitarkanika National Park in coastal Orissa and white tigers once found in Rewa, now mostly confined to various zoological parks.It s high time, we pay attention to their protection in the wild.
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