Riya Aggarwal

I am enrolled in a class at UC Irvine to learn about research in animal science and become a voice on Twitter about animal-related issues.

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

"Coyote killing programs such as prized contests result in mass executions and make a cruel game of inflicting misery and death on these animals." #39canimals
https://t.co/UqzdgeL9e4

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

"Communities that are aware of potential hazards associated with coyotes, including their behaviors, attractant things (like compost), and likely shelter spots, can take strategic control methods to prevent conflicts."
#39canimals

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

On a global scale, governments can pass bills to outlaw wildlife-killing contests. In the United States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Vermont, and Washington have taken this action. https://t.co/Vf2sW5hAnj #39canimals

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

Hunting competitions remain an anachronism and present a violence bloodbath invented for entertainment purposes (@HumaneSociety). #39canimals

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

Coyote killing practices now include aerial gunning, poisoning, snaring, denning, hunting, and killing tournaments (@ProjectCoyote). #39canimals

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

I learned about the appalling conditions animals are subjected to in industries such as fur farming. The cruelty that these species endure is inhumane and I leaned how essential it is to foster awareness for this issue. #WhatILearnedin39C

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

I learned how to use the @Wix app to create a website that can organize all my files and show my writing process. You can take a look by clicking on the link below. #WhatILearnedin39C
https://t.co/sRAKuvi2Jf

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

During the course of the class I learned a lot about coyotes - how they behave/interact, the issues they face, the perceptions humans have of them and solutions to coexistence with them. #WhatILearnedin39C

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

I learned how to use Twitter as an advocacy platform and to gain a specific audience that have similar interests and goals. I also learned how to properly research on the platform to gain a better understanding about animal cruelty. #WhatIlearnedin39C

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

From one of the TIME articles, I learned that sometimes, animals possess advanced behaviors and communication that may surpass human understanding. However we can learn to value the beauty of this and create an appreciation for their intelligence. #WhatIlearnedin39C

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

I liked your infographic! Nice work. #39canimals

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

It's important to recognize the parallels between climate change issues and animal issues. Human activities that accelerate climate change not only have negative consequences on the environment, but affect populations such as arctic foxes as well. #39canimals

[Claire @claureyy]

Global warming limits the amount of land available for foxes to hunt in the winter, as they usually rely on frozen ice sheets as a hunting ground.
#39canimals

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

It's disheartening to hear that oceanic pollution may cause the decline of penguins. Penguins are vulnerable because they are dependent on healthy oceans for their food supply. Ingestion of plastic and habitat degradation due to oil spills contribute to the issue. #39canimals

[SDWrit_60_2024 @sdwrit]

I have been exploring the effects of Oceanic pollution on penguin populations and that could be a potential reason for the sudden decline of penguin species (i.e. african penguins) #39canimals

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

Wow! I had no clue that this species was even endangered. Education is definitely important concerning painted dogs to create an understanding about their importance and how to coexist with them. #39canimals

[frostbite @frostbite2024]

#39canimals It's a little late but check out my infographic on the African Painted Dog! (Make sure to click on the image to see the entire infographic)

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

Sad news. Hunting/poaching is extremely cruel and has many negative consequences on wildlife populations. #39canimals

[Aishwarya Karthikraja @AishwaryaK65]

#39canimals

Something I learned about my animal is how poaching/hunting wolves is still a big sport and how it's now being authorized by state and federal governments.

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

I think one good solution for this issue are public awareness campaigns. They can also play a vital role in educating drivers about the importance of slowing down in wildlife-prone zones. #39canimals

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

As climate change gets worse, birds face disruptions in their migratory patterns, altered breeding seasons, and habitat loss. We need to uphold our responsibility to coexist with wildlife. #39canimals

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

Illegal hunting is an issue that affects many species. We clearly need stricter regulations to manage this problem effectively. #39canimals

[Saachi Shah @SaachiShah44615]

"It is unfortunate to read in daily news articles that 9 gray wolves were killed in just the last 3 months of 2023, the majority of which were due to illegal hunting by humans". This number is so recent, it is a shame to humanity #39canimals

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

This organization is dedicated to ending animal cruelty. In 2022, they saved 300+ dogs from the largest dog fighting bust in South Carolina's history. #39canimals

[吉 @j2702244373327]

The Humane Society of the United States is one of the most effective animal welfare organization, focusing on ending any animal suffering. It is exactly their rescue team who removed nearly 4,000 beagles from animal testing laboratories.
#39canimals

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

Intersting information! #39canimals

[Kristen @knbae60]

Momentous day! Next step is to stop the round ups entirely. #39canimals 🐎🐎