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New sanctuary added to the wildlands you protect
Nearly 800 acres of vital habitat in southern California’s Volcan Mountains gained permanent protection as a Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust sanctuary. A diverse array of wildlife species thrive here because of the sanctuary’s many vital habitats. Among these varied habitats are sparkling streams
Finding solace in nature
I’ve associated cardinals with my paternal grandparents for as long as I can remember. The backyard of their small but charming home in Hazlet, New Jersey, was where I had my first encounters with
Grandes avanços para os animais criados para consumo humano no Brasil em 2016
Neste ano vimos grandes avanços para os animais criados para consumo humano no Brasil, especialmente para galinhas poedeiras. A grande maioria das galinhas poedeiras no Brasil é confinada por toda a vida em gaiolas de arame – conhecidas como gaiolas em baterias – tão pequenas que não podem sequer
What wild animals in cities and suburbs are teaching us about coexistence
We’ve been working on wildlife issues since the 1960s, and we’ve been engaged in the challenges of living and interacting with urban wildlife for almost as long. John Griffin, senior director of urban wildlife programs at the Humane Society of the United States, recently co-authored an essay on
Undercover investigation exposes one of New York State’s largest wildlife killing contests; animals killed and discarded for cash and prizes in Sullivan County
(WASHINGTON/NEW YORK) - The Humane Society of the United States has released the results of a disturbing undercover investigation into one of New York State’s largest wildlife killing contests, in Sullivan County. Investigators documented contest participants piling up dozens of dead coyotes
How to make your summer animal-friendly
The dog days of summer, where temperatures climb and people head outdoors, have nearly arrived. It is especially important to keep animals in mind during this active season—not just the companions in our homes but also the wild animals we may encounter while hiking in a national park or visiting a
Travelers: What you should know about encountering wildlife right now
A poignant Washington Post story about a black bear mourning her 6-month old cub, struck dead by a vehicle in Yosemite National Park, is a reminder that even in wild spaces animals are at risk when they come into contact with humans. Since 1995, motorists have killed more than 400 bears in Yosemite
Nevadans to present officials with polling that shows overwhelming support for a ban on wildlife killing contests
LAS VEGAS—This Thursday, concerned citizens from across Nevada will attend a meeting of the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners Contest Committee to advocate for a ban on wildlife killing contests. These controversial events reward participants for killing the most, the heaviest, or even the
Just released: Gruesome undercover investigation at Illinois wildlife killing contest reveals more than 400 coyotes slaughtered for cash and bragging rights
Springfield, ILLINOIS─Today, the Humane Society of the United States released the shocking results of a February 2023 undercover investigation at Nuggets Night Vision Coyote Hunt, a wildlife killing contest in Mendon, Illinois. The HSUS investigator attended the weigh-in event that followed the 45
How to keep wild turkeys away and off your lawn
Wild turkeys were once a rare sight, but these days it’s not uncommon to see a flock in residential neighborhoods. Drawn into urban and suburban areas looking for food and mates, wild turkeys are
China’s wildlife farmers offered buy-out to grow plants instead of porcupines in COVID-19 crackdown
WASHINGTON—Wildlife farmers in two provinces in mainland China are being offered a government buy-out to facilitate a move away from breeding wild species for consumption, as part of the country’s crackdown on the wildlife trade in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plans, published on May 15 th
Just released: Undercover investigations at horrific Nevada wildlife killing contests reveal slaughter of roughly 120 coyotes for cash
CARSON CITY, Nevada─Today, the Humane Society of the United States released the disturbing results of two January 2023 undercover investigations of wildlife killing contests in Nevada, demonstrating the need for a state law to ban them. The HSUS investigator attended the contest weigh-ins at which
Spanish hunting fair glorifies the slaughter of imperiled wildlife, ignoring calls to end trophy hunting
MADRID—Humane Society International/Europe found that at least 54 outfitters at one of EU’s largest hunting fairs, Cinegética, were selling trophy hunts for internationally protected species. Trophy hunters and industry gathered at the fair in Madrid to congratulate each other and brag about another
Beyond the tulip
Though they’re often celebrated as harbingers of spring and rebirth, commoditized tulips are too overbred to welcome pollinators and too prized as decorative possessions to be shared with larger
Sharing the work of caring
The jogger crossed Francis Scott Key Bridge every day—and every day, she saw the goose underneath it. Worried the bird was stuck, she called the Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, D.C.
An undercover investigation at the Safari Club International convention reveals the sale of potentially illegal wildlife products, captive-bred lion hunts and displays of thousands of products made from giraffes, elephants, stingrays, kangaroos and more
WASHINGTON — An undercover investigation last week by the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International exposed exhibitors peddling wild animal products at the Safari Club International convention in Reno, Nevada. Items found for sale include belts and boots made of elephants
Get rid of raccoons in trash and keep away from pets
Found in almost every major urban, suburban and rural habitat in the 48 adjoining states, raccoons don't know that our trash cans, vegetable gardens, bird feeders and chimneys aren't for them—they’re
Dispelling myths about wildlife gardens and native plants
Changing the law of the land benefits animals, the environment and humans.