In the wild, elephants roam the countryside and live in close family groups. But when these magnificent animals are confined, they often suffer from cruel handling and debilitating illnesses and injury. The HSUS works around the world to end elephant exploitation and stem the illegal trade in ivory tusks. You can help us.
Birth Control for Elephants?
As hard as it is to imagine, in some places the threatened African elephant is considered a nuisance to be culled. Find out why—and what Humane Society International is doing to stop the killing.
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May 28, 2013
Federal Agencies Work Together to Bring Indictment of New Mexico Trophy Hunter
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May 2, 2013
Hawaii Governor Urged to Sign Animal-Protection Bills
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March 14, 2013
The HSUS and HSI Applaud Conservation Outcomes at CITES, Express Concern about Polar Bear Survival
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March 1, 2013
Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States Urge Nations to Protect Wildlife from International Trade
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March 21, 2012
2011 ACE Documentary Grant Winners
