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March 1, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Cracking Down on Alleged Wildlife Abuse
The HSUS commends Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Monday’s wildlife seizure in Palm Beach County, Fla. and Wednesday’s crackdown on alleged poaching crimes in five Florida counties.
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February 28, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds House Judiciary Committee Passage of Bill to Restrict Trade in Dangerous Constricting Snakes
The HSUS applauds the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s passage of H.R. 511, a bill that will add nine species of large constrictor snakes to the list of injurious species under the Lacey Act.
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January 26, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Move to Ban Private Exotic Pet Ownership
The HSUS welcomes the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ passage Tuesday of state legislation, H.B. 1398, sponsored by Rep. Edward Staback, D-Lackawanna/Wayne, to ban the private possession of dangerous exotic animals, including lions, tigers, bears, wolves, coyotes, bobcats, leopards, cougars, cheetahs, jaguars and primates.
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December 7, 2011
"One Lucky Elephant" on DVD
Purchase the ACE Grant-winning documentary "One Lucky Elephant" on DVD.
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November 23, 2011
Exotic Pet Ownership Ban Urged After Hampton Man is Bitten by Pet Cobra
In light of recent news of a Hampton man who was hospitalized after being bitten by his pet cobra, The Humane Society of the United States is once again urging Gov. Bob McDonnell and Virginia legislators to act swiftly to prohibit future ownership of dangerous wild animals.
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November 21, 2011
The HSUS Encouraged by Ohio Task Force Recommendations on Exotic Animal Ban
The Humane Society of the United States' President and CEO Wayne Pacelle issues a statement in response to an Ohio study group's recommendations to ban exotic animals in the state.
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November 9, 2011
Five Chimpanzees Released from Laboratory Life
Five of the 26 elderly chimpanzees at New Iberia Research Center have been retired to a sanctuary. Please take action to free the 21 elderly chimpanzees who remain there, then help hundreds of other chimpanzees around the country who still suffer.
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October 21, 2011
Ohio Incident Renews Call for Michigan Not to Weaken Laws Regulating Dangerous Exotic Pets
The HSUS calls on Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to issue an emergency order or otherwise direct the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to adopt regulations on the sale and possession of dangerous wild animals following the escape Tuesday night of 48 wild animals—from bears to wolves to lions—from an exotic animal menagerie in Zanesville, Ohio.
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October 21, 2011
The HSUS Renews Call for Oklahoma to Pass Law to Ban Dangerous Exotic Pets
The HSUS is calling on Gov. Mary Fallin to issue an emergency order or otherwise direct the state wildlife agency to immediately adopt regulations or undertake a rulemaking process to address private possession of inherently dangerous wild animals.
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October 21, 2011
Ohio Incident Renews Call for Wisconsin to Pass Law to Ban Dangerous Exotic Pets
The HSUS is calling on Wisconsin state legislature to restrict the sale and possession of inherently dangerous wild animals. The call comes following the escape Tuesday night of 48 wild animals—from bears to wolves to lions—from an exotic animal menagerie in Zanesville, Ohio.
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