Miley Cyrus Speaks Against Wolf Culling And Trophy Hunting After Wildlife Trip

Joining the list of celebrity wildlife conservationists including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jackie Chan and Nicole Kidman, Miley Cyrus just recently expressed her concern for the wildlife.

People Magazine reports the 22-year-old singer/actress visited British Columbia's Great bear Rainforest along with her brother, Braison, 21, and the non-profit organization Pacific Wild.

The conservation group released Instagram photos and videos of the pop star taking aim at wolf culling and bear hunting. Cyrus even joined a controversial debate in Western Canada which focused on wolf kills to protect caribous - an endangered species and prey to wolves.

"When I first spoke out, I knew in my heart that the wolf cull was wrong," Cyrus stated in a post on Pacific Wild's website. "But after this visit, I know science is on my side, not just on the wolf cull, but also on the trophy hunt issue. Both are unsustainable and both are horrific. Both have to end."

Cyrus also said her time spent in the wild made her question her purpose.

"You start thinking, 'OK, what I do is really unimportant,'" she said. "But if I didn't do those things, I wouldn't have the voice that I have to be the megaphone for what these amazing people have researched for so long and can teach me."

"I'm like, 'I can't believe I'm not a biologist and I'm a pop star. That's ridiculous.' But that's given me such a platform," she added.

When she returned to the U.S., Cyrus posted several photos from her wildlife adventure on Instagram.

"I may have left B.C. for now but my heart is still very much there," she wrote. "Along with the grizzlies that when I first locked eyes with changed me forever & the wolves that sing such beautiful songs calling out for one another."

"On this adventure something was confirmed that us lovers of nature and all that it brings to this planet already know but unfortunately so many don't understand," she added. "WE ARE THESE ANIMALS."

 I may have left B.C. for now but my heart is still very much there.... Along with the grizzlies that when I first locked eyes with changed me forever & the wolves that sing such beautiful songs calling out for one another.... But the hearts of everyone in this photo (John & Mary Theberge, Carl Safina, Ian McAllister, April Bencze, Douglas Neasloss, and my brother Braison) the people of First Nations and caring humans of B.C. will be broken if these amazing creatures are no longer apart of the #GreatBearRainforest... On this adventure something was confirmed that us lovers of nature and all that it brings to this planet already know but unfortunately so many don't understand... WE ARE THESE ANIMALS (if you ever see the bottom of a bears feet as he climbs to shore after catching breakfast you'll know exactly what I'm talking about, I also learned on this trip I have quite the grizzly foot fetish!) .... What separates us from the animals and the land we want to protect is our vocal ability and freedom of speech. It is our responsibility to give the GBR & all the animals it provides a home for a voice! Not only have I fallen head over heels in love with BC but I am completely enamored with @pacificwild and all they do to protect this magnificent place #savebcwolves #stoptrophyhunting

A photo posted by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Sep 21, 2015 at 11:04am PDT

A photo posted by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:13pm PDT

 @pacificwild #stoptrophyhunting #savebcwolves @braisoncwukong

A photo posted by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Sep 21, 2015 at 11:23am PDT

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