Shraddha Hardikar

University of California, Irvine. Writing 39C. Running this account to learn more about animal ethics research and for advocacy of animal rights.

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#WhatILearnedin39C Elephants not only grieve their dead, but their grief response varies based on WHO dies, which suggests that there is an emotional basis to their social hierarchy.

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#WhatILearnedin39C A lot of the profits from Elephant poaching are funneled to organized crime syndicates and terrorist groups. This is how poaching is becoming increasingly militarized, and exactly why it deserves more political attention as a social issue.

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#WhatILearnedin39C Social Media is a powerful tool for education and advocacy! When it comes to animal rights issues, education and advocacy are central to sparking change (many people simply aren't aware that the problem exists!)

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#WhatILearnedin39C Poaching is STILL a problem. Even after a total ban was placed, some countries still don't do their part. There are too many loopholes that allow for a legal market to exist.

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#WhatILearnedin39C Crows are some of the only birds that use tools, and they are granted this ability because they use bird brain structure very differently from other species!

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#39canimals If there non-lethal methods exist, we should use them! The wolves deserve better.

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#39canimals Check out this petition! End the abuse.

[Levon H. Kazarian @h_kazarian]

UK and British citizens sign this petition!. Dolphins do not deserve to be treated like this. #39canimals

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#39canimals Habitat loss is a very real threat facing animals everywhere. Zero deforestation policies are one way we can do better.

[Ari Abrams @AriAbrams5]

#39canimals
Because corporations have the ability to destroy forests, they are also able to help save them. If companies introduce "zero deforestation" policies, they can directly impact forests all over the word.

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#39canimals What a horrifying way to control populations. They deserve better.

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#39canimals We NEED to reassess how we conduct animal testing. How valuable is the research data, if it comes at the cost of the pain and suffering of such intelligent creatures?

[Angelica Flores Valdivia @Angelif5_]

The CHIMP Act (2000) was passed nearly more than 20 years ago and more than 50 chimpanzees still remain behind bars in experimental facilities by the NIH...#39canimals
Read more about this issue: https://t.co/2hHlXn9hsX

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#39canimals I had no idea that there were resources to address this issue facing macaws. A great suggestion!

[Julia Eng @AnimalEthics39C]

We can spread knowledge and campaign for parrot conservation on social media. Avoiding products (like palm oil) that cause deforestation and harms macaws helps to protect them (Save the Parrots). #39canimals
https://t.co/qijkDCdMu3
infographic from Friend of the Earth

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#39canimals Yes!!! The best we can do is educate ourselves. If there is no demand, there is no market.

[Kayla Dao Seidler @kaylaseidler]

We can do a lot to help the elephants by
“Campaign, Lobby, and Educate” #39canimals
https://t.co/URn2HDJbQg

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#39canimals. I had no idea that human disease transmission was a threat facing chimpanzees. Very informative!

[Giselle Huerta @GiselleHuerta16]

Here's an infographic about issues that chimpanzees face and solutions! #39canimals @JaneGoodallInst @ChimpSanctuary @liberiachimps @Tacugama

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

#39canimals It's crazy what economic struggles will drive people to do. A similar trend is seen with elephant poaching---often, it happens because there are no other means of sustenance for locals.

[Julia Eng @AnimalEthics39C]

Poverty is found to be related to increased wildlife trafficking. Locals living near scarlet macaws are recruited to capture scarlet macaws to give to middlemen and consolidators who sell them, earning the largest share of money (Soberanes). #39canimals
https://t.co/7Ovzc5bCDn

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

I had no idea this was happening! Just another example of policymakers politicizing science. Disappointing. #39canimals

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

Distinguishing legal and illegal ivory is nearly impossible. No elephants are safe while a legal market exists.
#39canimals
Read more here :
https://t.co/ftccOCKWgZ

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

Poaching affects surviving elephants.
They grieve their dead.
Who's to say they don't suffer?
https://t.co/nhOZScI3zf
#39canimals

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

The circulation of legal, pre-CITIES ban ivory leaves the market vulnerable to illegal trafficking. As long as a legal market exists, an illegal one will continue to exist. #39canimals

Read more here:
https://t.co/cbcWHIDfSQ

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

In unpoached populations, only about 2-4% of the population evolves to be naturally tuskless. In poached populations, the number is closer to 35%. Our actions are accelerating evolution!
#39canimals
Read more here:
https://t.co/u7q1tCS6Tu

[Shraddha Hardikar @shayhardik]

There is now growing concern that buyers are speculating, hoarding large amounts of ivory in anticipation of extinction. Absolutely sickening. #39canimals