Humans share the planet with about 8.7 million other species, according to BBC News recent estimates. The Cross River gorilla, Eastern Lowland gorilla, hawksbill turtle, Malayan tiger, Sumatran elephant, blue whale and the monarch butterfly are just some of many endangered species we share earth with. Yet the majority of us have the audacity to believe that humans are the only ones who matter.
The Declaration of Animal Rights is a project stemming from the group, Our Planet Theirs Too, and it has been traveling the world collecting signatures. Afterwards, it will be sent to government officials. Another noteworthy group is You for Animal Liberation (Y4AL) a club here at the University of Utah that is “focusing on compassionate, cruelty-free, and plant-based lifestyles” according to theHum Facebook page.