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.

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News & Events

  • 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.

  • Opossum

    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

  • Tortoise

    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.

  • November 3, 2009

    The Thoughtful Feeder

    With the right techniques and precautions, bird feeding can benefit you and your feathered friends

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Our Victories

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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