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New documentary warns trophy hunting is driving Africa’s iconic super tusker elephants to the brink of extinction

CAPE TOWN—Humane Society International/Africa has released a new documentary today that highlights the threat to East Africa’s super tusker elephants. These gentle giants, known for having at least one tusk that weighs over 45 kilograms (100 pounds), are being pushed to the brink of extinction by

I combattimenti tra cani sono al centro di un nuovo articolo pubblicato su “Sicurezza e Giustizia”, realizzato grazie alla borsa di studio e ricerca del progetto IO NON COMBATTO

ROMA—È stata pubblicata oggi, sulla rivista Sicurezza e Giustizia, la prima parte di un’analisi sui combattimenti tra cani realizzata da Carolina Salomoni e Angela Maria Panzini, beneficiarie di una borsa di studio e ricerca nell’ambito del progetto IO NON COMBATTO, promosso da Humane Society

Trophy hunting imports of lions, elephants and other iconic wildlife hit an alarming post-Brexit high, as UK Government delays on delivering promised ban

LONDON— The latest wildlife trade data from CITES shows that the number of hunting trophies from endangered animals imported to the UK increased significantly in 2023, leading animal protection organisation Humane Society International/UK to call for urgent Government action to ban the senseless

Over 40 Members of Parliament and peers urge UK Government action on fur

LONDON—A cross-party group of 43 MPs and Peers has written to Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, highlighting new evidence that underscores the significant public health risk posed by fur farms, and stating their support for Ruth Jones MP’s bill to ban fur imports and sales. The letter endorses the

Mexican authorities train for animal-related disaster needs

MEXICO CITY, Mexico—Thanks to a collaboration between Mexico City's Secretariat of Disaster Risk Management and Civil Protection and Humane Society International/Mexico, over 100 officials from various municipalities—including firefighters, members of search and rescue units, and community brigade

Autoridades de México se preparan ante los desastres incluyendo a los animales

MEXICO CITY, Mexico—A través de una serie de capacitaciones brindadas por Humane Society International México, distintas autoridades de las agencias de respuesta a desastres, se han capacitado a lo largo de este 2024 en la preparación y atención a desastres incluyendo a los animales. Gracias a un

Charity calls Government-backed ‘eat more red meat’ campaign ‘reckless self-sabotage on Labour’s national health and climate policy ambitions’

LONDON— As the second round of a Government-backed multi-million pound ‘ Let’s Eat Balanced’ campaign launches today, explicitly aimed at encouraging the public to eat more red meat and dairy, charity Humane Society International/UK says promoting climate-costly diets directly contradicts Labour’s

Animal Law Project unveils "a Manifesto for Transforming Animal Protection in South Africa: a Constitutional Imperative"

CAPE TOWN, South Africa—The Animal Law Project (ALP) proudly announces the release of its groundbreaking manifesto, "A Manifesto for Transforming Animal Protection in South Africa: A Constitutional Imperative" for public discussion, engagement and consultations. The Animal Law Project is a

Ilfov street dogs and cats to receive free veterinary care

BUCHAREST, Romania—Together with the animal protection organization Humane Society International/Europe, the Ilfov County Council, kicked off a community-wide program to deliver free veterinary care to street dogs and cats. Teams of veterinarians will provide services such as spay and neuter

Animalele străzii din Ilfov, câini și pisici, vor primi îngrijire medicală gratuită

BUCUREȘTI, România—Consiliul Județean Ilfov, prin Direcția Protecția Animalelor, a încheiat un parteneriat pentru binele comunității împreună cu organizația internațională de protecție a animalelor, Humane Society International / Europe. În cadrul acestei colaborări echipele de medici veterinari vor

Scientists raise alarm over public health dangers of the fur trade as 39 ‘potentially high-risk’ viruses identified in animals on Chinese fur farms

LONDON—Dozens of new viruses have been detected in animals in China, including those on fur farms, providing damning evidence of the public health risk of the fur industry and leading animal protection charity Humane Society International/UK to intensify its call for an end to the trade. In a new

Preoccupano i rischi sanitari dell’industria delle pellicce dopo l’identificazione di 39 virus “potenzialmente ad alto rischio” negli animali allevati a tale scopo in Cina

MILANO— Decine di nuovi virus sono stati identificati negli animali in Cina, compresi quelli allevati allo scopo di produrre pellicce (visoni, volpi artiche, conigli e cani procione), dimostrando la pericolosità di questa industria per la salute umana e spingendo Humane Society International

Humane Society International: badania potwierdzają, że fermy futrzarskie stanowią zagrożenie dla zdrowia ludzi

WARSZAWA—Międzynarodowa organizacja ochrony zwierząt, Humane Society International/UK, przypomina, że wyniki najnowszych badań powinny być „poważnym sygnałem ostrzegawczym” dla rządów, i skłonić władze krajów, gdzie wciąż hoduje się zwierzęta dla ich futra, aby zamknęły okrutną i niebezpieczną

Über 155.000 Unterschriften gegen Wildtiere im Wohnzimmer

BERLIN —Über 155.000 Stimmen fordern, den Handel und die Privathaltung von Wildtieren als Heimtiere strenger zu regulieren, mithilfe einer Positivliste für Heimtiere, einer Tierbörsenverordnung und einer strengen Regulierung des Online-Handels. Diese Unterschriften haben heute sieben

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Threatened scarlet macaws regain their freedom in the Guatemalan jungle

PETEN, Guatemala―Once the transport cages were opened, a multicolored plumage again adorned the jungle in the Mayan Biosphere Reserve, in Guatemala. Nineteen scarlet macaws ( Ara macao cyanoptera), an emblematic species in the Central American region, returned to their natural habitat, after having

Guacamayas amenazadas recuperan su libertad en la selva guatemalteca

PETÉN, Guatemala―Una vez abiertas las jaulas transportadoras, su plumaje multicolor volvió a engalanar la selva de la Reserva de la Biosfera Maya, en Guatemala. Fue así como 19 guacamayas rojas ( Ara macao cyanoptera), especie emblemática en la región centroamericana, regresaron a su hábitat natural

Diciannove are scarlatte, a rischio estinzione, sono tornate in libertà nella giungla del Guatemala

PETEN, Guatemala―All’apertura dei box adibiti al trasporto, la giungla della Riserva della Biosfera Maya, in Guatemala, si è nuovamente riempita di piume multicolore. Diciannove esemplari di ara scarlatta ( Ara macao cyanoptera), specie emblematica dell’America centrale, sono stati reintrodotti nel

Thailand’s move towards cage-free hens gains momentum with restaurant’s new commitment

BANGKOK, Thailand—Tap Home Cook, a popular café and restaurant group in Thailand, is taking a significant step toward improving animal welfare by committing to only use eggs from cage-free hens by 2028. The pledge was made with the support of the animal protection organisation Humane Society

Thai restaurants put animal welfare first by going cage-free on World Egg Day

BANGKOK, Thailand—This World Egg Day, four beloved Thai restaurants are putting animal welfare first by celebrating World Hen Day instead. Akiyoshi, Rena Bakery, Rotruedee, and Tap Home Cook are proudly announcing their transition to using only cage-free eggs and ensuring that the hens who lay those