As buildings and roads take the place of forests, deserts, prairies, and savannah, wild animals are forced into ever smaller and more crowded habitats. Around the globe, there is no greater threat to their survival. We can slow this trend and give animals the space they need.
Animals are killed outright when the bulldozers move in. Those who can flee the destruction, face uncertain futures—if they can find a new place to live, it will probably already be occupied by others of their species. Populations are being fractured into smaller and smaller habitat patches, and we don’t yet know how this will affect biological diversity.
But countries around the world are recognizing that, if we want to have wildlife in wild places, these places must be protected and connected so that animals can move between habitats via protected corridors. In your community and state, you can promote slower, smarter development.
Wildlife and Development
You can be an advocate for animals and the environment when developers target habitat.
Learn MoreNews & Events
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January 12, 2010
HSI Supports Wildlife Protection through Cacao Fair in Nicaragua
As part of its environmentally-friendly cacao production program, Humane Society International and Pueblos en Acción Comunitaria are hosting a Cacao Fair in Nicaragua to promote wildlife conservation and responsible agricultural practices.
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January 5, 2010
Many Happy Returns
At the newest addition to The HSUS’s network of animal care centers, South Florida’s rehabilitated wildlife can indeed go home again
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November 11, 2009
Gopher Tortoises Relocated
The Humane Society of the United States, Nokuse Plantation and Southern Development Corporation have relocated about 150 threatened gopher tortoises from a 200-acre development site in Jacksonville, Fla. The tortoises were moved from the Highlands Chase subdivision site to a permanent home at Nokuse Plantation, a nonprofit conservation wilderness in Walton County.
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November 3, 2009
The Thoughtful Feeder
With the right techniques and precautions, bird feeding can benefit you and your feathered friends
Our Victories
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December 29, 2009
2009: A Banner Year for Animals
The HSUS reflects on some major achievements for animal protection in 2009. Countless animals have been rescued from harm, spared from suffering and guaranteed basic standards of humane treatment.
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November 16, 2009
An Eagle Eye on Wildlife
Last Friday, Wayne Pacelle paid a visit to our newest animal care center—the SPCA Wildlife Care Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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November 13, 2009
La Jolla Seals Decision
The HSUS heralds the ruling by Judge Timothy Taylor of the Superior Court of California in San Diego to allow harbor seals to continue living at Casa Beach in La Jolla. In his ruling, Judge Taylor vacated two previous judicial orders that would have required the City of San Diego to disperse the seals and to dredge the beach to ensure the seals did not return.
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June 29, 2009
Settlement Restores Endangered Species Act Protections To Great Lakes Wolves
A coalition of wolf advocates led by The HSUS has reached a settlement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore federal Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in the Great Lakes region.