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USA zapewnią silniejszą ochronę słoni afrykańskich
WASZYNGTON, WARSZAWA— 29 marca br. United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Służba Ochrony Zasobów Rybnych i Dzikiej Przyrody Stanów Zjednoczonych – agencja rządu amerykańskiego - ogłosiła ostateczne brzmienie przepisów regulujących zezwolenia na import żywych słoni afrykańskich i trofeów
U.S. poll shows strong support for protecting elephants and keeping trophy hunting ban in Botswana
WASHINGTON—A newly released public opinion poll of registered voters in the United States shows overwhelming disapproval of a proposal to lift the ban on trophy hunting in Botswana and to initiate regular culls of the country’s elephants. On February 21, a Botswanan cabinet subcommittee recommended
U.S. agrees to decide pangolin protections
WASHINGTON—Under a new legal agreement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, should be protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The agreement, approved today by a federal judge, requires the agency to decide by June 2021. It
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must turn over trophy hunting and wildlife import data to the public
WASHINGTON—After five years, a federal judge in the District of Columbia ruled last night that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can no longer withhold valuable wildlife trade data—such as tracking the imports of at-risk species killed by trophy hunters—into the U.S. The ruling to make that
Trump Administration urged to protect giraffes on World Giraffe Day
WASHINGTON—On World Giraffe Day, a coalition of conservation and animal-protection organizations will pressure the Trump administration to move forward with Endangered Species Act protection for giraffes. In a letter to be delivered Friday, the groups document giraffes’ ongoing silent extinction
Trump administration grants first trophy import permit for Tanzanian lion
WASHINGTON— The Trump administration has authorized a U.S. hunter to import a lion trophy from Tanzania — the first allowed from that country since lions were given protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act in January 2016. A Florida man received permission to import the lion’s skin, skull
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International find trade in undocumented elephant ivory thriving in Massachusetts
MASSACHUSETTS - As Massachusetts legislators prepare to hear testimony on September 10 for a bill to prohibit the sale of ivory and rhino horn, results from an undercover investigation by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society International (HSI) highlight the unregulated
The HSUS and HSI release findings of an undercover investigation into a lucrative ivory trade in the nation’s capital
WASHINGTON - Today the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International released findings of an undercover investigation revealing a lucrative ivory trade in the nation’s capital, where ivory dealers take advantage of the lack of local laws banning the sale of ivory. Legislation
Skit, poster-making and storytelling workshop builds children’s awareness on the need to protect animals during heat wave
KASARGOD, Kerala—A two-day workshop on heat wave preparedness for animals conducted at Padanna Kadappuram HSS School helped students learn about the impact of extreme heat on animals and proactive ways to help. The workshop, conducted by Humane World for Animals India (formerly Humane Society
Michoacán becomes the sixth Mexican state to ban bullfighting
MICHOACÁN, Mexico—In an historic move reflecting evolving societal values and animal welfare concerns, Michoacán has officially banned bullfighting, marking a significant step towards a more compassionate treatment of animals. This landmark decision makes Michoacán the sixth state in Mexico to
New Senate bill resurrects disastrous threat to animal protections and state laws
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society of the United States, and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statement on the introduction of the Food Security and Farm Protection Act in the United States Senate. “This
Approximately 250 dogs and puppies rescued from alleged cruelty at two puppy mills in Milburn, Oklahoma
Editor's note: This release has been updated to reflect the final count of animals removed from the property. The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of approximately 250 dogs and puppies as part of an alleged cruelty case at two
Animal welfare groups commend Gov. Hochul for signing bill to end the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in New York pet stores
NEW YORK—Today, animal welfare groups commended Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill, groundbreaking legislation that will stop the flow of cruelly bred puppies to New York pet stores by ending the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across the state. Championed
Animal protection groups support grant to fast-track non-animal approaches for COVID-19 vaccine research
WASHINGTON—Humane Society International and the Humane Society of United States have supported a fast-track research grant for non-animal approaches to investigate mechanisms, medicines and vaccines for the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to
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
After legal loss, Trump Administration disbands illegal trophy hunting council
WASHINGTON -- After a key legal defeat, the Department of the Interior told a federal district court in New York late Friday that no future meetings of the International Wildlife Conservation Council (IWCC) will take place, bringing an end to the controversial council. Environmental and animal
Actor Daniel Henney adopts Juliette, a dog saved from a South Korean dog meat farm by Humane Society International
WASHINGTON—Korean-American actor Daniel Henney just became the proud pup parent of Juliette, a young golden retriever rescued from a dog meat farm in Hongseong, South Korea by Humane Society International. The international film and television actor is best known in the U.S. for his role in the
Horrible Hundred puppy mill report reveals puppies suffering in filth from untreated injuries and illnesses at active dog breeders
The Humane Society of the United States released its 11th annual Horrible Hundred report today, drawing back the curtain to reveal the cruelty and broken enforcement system lurking behind the cute puppies that the public sees in pet stores and online. The report describes violations such as failing
Horrible Hundred report exposes disturbing realities at puppy mills, including do-it-yourself surgeries, rodent and lice infestations and mysterious puppy deaths
The Humane Society of the United States has released its annual Horrible Hundred report, which exposes violations or concerns at 100 puppy mills to educate the public about conditions prevalent in breeding operations throughout the country. Researchers combed through inspection records from state
Miami-Dade County ranks highest in the country for pet stores peddling puppy mill puppies
In advance of the holiday season—the busiest puppy-buying time of the year—the Humane Society of the United States is cautioning consumers against purchasing a puppy from a pet store and unknowingly supporting the puppy mill industry. To better serve the high number of Spanish-speakers, the HSUS is