Is anyone here aware that the Scarlet Macaw is going to be added to the ESA List. So many people are mistaken thinking that all these laws will only affect breeders and if they are not a breeder, they have nothing to worry about. That is NOT TRUE, especially if you live in a state which automatically makes it illegal to own, have in your possession or even parts of anything listed (including the feathers). Those Animal Rights groups are working at getting laws passed with the ultimate goal to make it illegal to own ANY animal.
We have until TODAY AT 11:59 pm ET to add our voice to stop this. Please do and know the African Greys are next up on their list. Take 5 minutes out of your life and add your opposition to this because we need to stop what is going on and don't think that it will never happen to your species.
You have till 11:59 June 6th to express your feeling about adding the
Scarlet macaw to the ESA list. This is in no way helpful and the species
should not be listed. Here's why. IT DOES NOT SERVE THE GREATER GOOD.
1. The species is not endangered. The IUCN Red Book lists them as least
concern.
2. Wild Scarlet macaws cannot be imported into the USA and are protected
by the WBCA of 1992.
3. There are at least 25 states that automatically adopt the federal
list of endangered species to their state list, making it illegal in the
state to even have the bird or its feathers in your possession. There is
no grandfathering and if you have a Scarlet macaw and live in one of
these states you will become a criminal over night. USFW is NOW aware of
these state laws.
4. Many people sell their molted feathers to Native Americans and the
feathers are very valuable to Native Americans. However, it will be
illegal for you to sell the feathers. Even giving them away and
receiving a gift in return or asking for and receiving payment for
shipping is not legal.
5. This will have a horrible impact on the manufactures of bird food,
cages, toys, veterinarians and more as the species slowly disappears
from our homes.
6. This brings us one step closer to listing Hyacinth macaws and African
Greys.
The species may be listed with a special dispensation which will allow
interstate commerce and that is better than nothing. However, they will
still be illegal in at least 25 states.
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