Stop Killing in the Name of Science

There is a petition that was shared on change.org, stating that animals (rare) are being killed in the name of science. The animal that was stated in this petition was a rare bird called, Moustached Kingfisher. This rare bird has been a victim to losing its habitat to deforestation and to the introduction of feral cats. The author to the petition has asked those who strongly believes that this is wrong, to join them in asking Ellen V. Futter, president of the American Museum of Natural History, to discontinue the practice of killing in the name of science. They state that, "We can study and help rare animals without taking their lives." 

"Killing in the name of Science?" How does that sound like we are helping these rare and beautiful animals? What are we showing or teaching the next generation of kids when they here that we are killing these animals in the name of science? I would be  shocked or horrified if someone told me they were killing animals "in the name of science." This needs to stop. If you agree, please sign the petition above.