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RED CARPET ROXY’S “RED ALERT” OF THE WEEK-WILDLIFE PROTECTION

As Congress continues to slash budgets on its many government programs, it is important to remember that wildlife protections need to remain in place in order to protect many endangered species and habitats from extinction. Currently on the table for budget cuts: protections for polar bears and other endangered species, sea turtle habitats, and the already underfunded National Wildlife Refuge System.

RED CARPET ROXY’S “RED ALERT” OF THE WEEK-FATHER’S DAY GIFT

for any of you out there who have Dad’s who are animal lovers, I have got a great gift idea for you. Through the Defenders of Wildlife website, you can “adopt” an animal in need.

RED ALERT: SAVING SHARKS

Sharks are the apex predators of the sea, but often fall prey to humans for their fins. It is estimated that almost 100 million sharks are killed each year for shark fin soup, a delicacy in Asian cultures.

RED CARPET ROXY’S “RED ALERT” OF THE WEEK-ADOPT A BALD EAGLE

In honor of President Obama’s Inauguration today, the red alert is dedicated to one of the most important and threatened symbols of the United States of America, the bald eagle.