Ellen DeGeneres, comedienne and host of her own popular daytime talk show, is doing her part to save animals affected by oil in the environment. Having grown up in Louisiana, she knows how important it is for aquatic mammals to live in clean waters.

Ellen has started her own flock to create an online community of her fans making a difference. You can join her flock here.

After clicking on the button below, choose an animal to be placed in the virtual environment. You can even choose if it’s standing, swimming, walking or flying.

After you’ve joined Ellen’s flock, be sure to learn more about what you can do to prevent oil from getting into the environment, then make a promise to do your part. You can also help raise awareness of this problem by sending an e-card to your friends, or by starting your own flock.

*Ellen’s Flock is not a part of the Top Flock contest.