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African white rhino
Q&A: HSI’s campaign to end trophy hunting of imperiled species

How is trophy hunting different from other types of hunting? The most common form of hunting in the world is subsistence hunting (hunting for food). Trophy hunting—also referred to as “sport hunting” under many laws—however, is a niche form of hunting motivated by entertainment and bragging rights

Breaking: Gov. Hochul signs historic bill to end wildlife killing contests in New York

ALBANY, New York—Today Gov. Kathy Hochul signed critical legislation (A.2917/S.4099) ending wildlife killing contests for coyotes, foxes, bobcats, squirrels, raccoons, crows and other species in New York. This historic new law prohibits competitive events during which contestants compete to kill the

Wildlife protection
Welcome to my humane backyard

From coast to coast, gardeners are putting down the power tools and letting nature take the lead.

Top Five Reasons to Use a Community Ecotourism Operator

In HSI’s Wildlife Ecotourism section, we work with local NGOs in developing countries to help communities create ecotourism products that are unique, exciting, and beneficial for people, animals, and the environment. To find out the five most compelling reasons to try this unique kind of tourism

Humane wildlife management
What to do about foxes

Foxes are omnivores, hunting very small animals and scavenging in cities and towns where freely available pet food and garbage can make life easier. It’s not unusual for a fox to be seen out and about