As buildings and roads take the place of forests, deserts, prairies, and savannah, and as human-made calamities threaten habitats, wild animals are forced into ever smaller and more crowded spaces. 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.
The Development Next Door
When the woods and fields near The HSUS's Gaithersburg office were slated for construction, we set about saving as many animals as we could.
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February 7, 2012
How Many Birds Are In Your Backyard?
The Great Backyard Bird Count (February 17-20, 2012) is a fun and exciting way to help scientists create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are.
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December 19, 2011
Nose on the Range, Part 4: The Elements of Survival
Working Dogs for Conservation saves dogs and wildlife
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December 19, 2011
Into the Wildwood: Mark and Cindy Harbour Keep Watch Over Arkansas Wildlife Land Trust Properties
Mark and Cindy Harbour volunteer to protect a Wildlife Land Trust in Arkansas
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December 19, 2011
Nose on the Range: Dog Detective Helps Protect a Wildlife Land Trust Property
Our Victories
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January 5, 2011
Shark Conservation Act Signed into Law to Curb Cruel Shark Finning
The HSUS, HSI and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud President Barack Obama for signing an important bipartisan bill that will increase protection for sharks from the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning.
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December 21, 2010
Shark Conservation Act Wins Final Congressional Approval
The HSUS, Humane Society International and the Humane Society Legislative Fund commend the U.S. House for giving final congressional approval to legislation that will increase protection for sharks from the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning.
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November 23, 2010
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Sea Lion Killing at Bonneville Dam
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco halted the National Marine Fisheries Service’s program to kill federally protected sea lions at the Bonneville Dam on the Washington and Oregon border.
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November 9, 2010
The HSUS and Washington Humane Society Praise DC Council for Passing Wildlife Protection Act
The HSUS and the Washington Humane Society praised the D.C. Council for passing legislation to regulate wildlife control operators in the District, ensuring consumer protection and humane treatment of wildlife.