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January 20, 2010
The HSUS Commends Interior Department Action to Restrict Trade in Nine Giant Constrictor Snake Species
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud the Department of the Interior for taking action to list nine species of large constrictor snakes as injurious, which will prohibit the importation and interstate commerce of the animals for the exotic pet trade.
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January 11, 2010
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Pet Frogs
By the end of 2009, at least 85 people in 31 states had contracted the same strain of Salmonella from contact with pet frogs.
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December 16, 2009
The HSUS Recognizes Top 12 State Legislative Achievements in Animal Protection
The HSUS celebrates the top 12 state legislative achievements in animal protection in 2009.
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December 10, 2009
Senate Panel Approves Large Constrictor Snake Trade Ban
The HSUS and HSLF applaud the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for approving a bill to add certain constrictor snakes to the list of injurious species that cannot be imported or moved in interstate commerce as pets.
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November 6, 2009
The HSUS Testifies in Support of Bill to Restrict Trade in Large Constrictor Snakes
Nancy Perry, vice president of Government Affairs for The HSUS, testified today before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security in support of H.R. 2811. The legislation would add certain nonnative large constrictor snakes to the list of injurious species that cannot be imported or moved in interstate commerce for the pet trade.
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October 23, 2009
Questions and Answers about Wild and Exotic Animals as Pets
Helpful tips detailing why wild and exotic animals should not be kept as pets, for the sake of both humans and animals.
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October 12, 2009
The Trade in Live Reptiles: Imports to the United States
The United States is one of the world's largest buyers of reptiles, mostly for the pet trade. Learn more.
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October 12, 2009
The Trade in Live Reptiles: Exports from the United States
The United States plays a major role in the international trade in live reptiles, not only as a consumer but also as a supplier/exporter of live reptiles to other countries.
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October 9, 2009
Celebrate World Turtle Day
World Turtle Day was created to bring attention to the plight of freshwater, sea, and land turtles, which are edging toward extinction due to habitat loss, the pet trade and other causes.
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October 3, 2009
What to Do About Black Bears
More bears are being seen in the suburbs. Run-ins with bears don’t happen that often, but a chance meeting one could be serious. It is important to teach people how to behave in bear country, and—when necessary—teach bears to avoid people.
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October 1, 2009
Rattlesnake Roundups
What you'll see at a rattlesnake roundup: cruelty, danger, health hazard, and lack of respect for the environment.
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September 28, 2009
Questions and Answers About Monkeys used in Research
Questions and answers regarding the use of monkeys in biomedical research and testing.
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September 25, 2009
Twelve Things to Do for Turtles and Tortoises
Turtles and tortoises need our help, and we can preserve their populations if we look for them crossing the road, protect their habitat, among many other things.
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September 25, 2009
Should Wild Animals Be Kept as Pets?
Find out why keeping wild and exotic animals as pets is bad for both humans and animals.
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September 25, 2009
Fact and Fiction: Monkeys and Apes as Pets
Much pain and suffering is caused because people believe the attractive myths about keeping monkeys and apes as pets.
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September 25, 2009
Live Reptile Trade
The booming trade in pet reptiles is destructive to individual reptiles, harmful to their wild populations, and dangerous to humans who can contract a potentially deadly disease.
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July 16, 2009
The HSUS Urges End to Python Trade
While concerned about the trade in pythons and the expansion of this exotic species in Florida, The HSUS opposes the hunting and killing of Burmese pythons in Everglades National Park.
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July 2, 2009
The HSUS Celebrates Oregon Legislative Victories for Animals
The HSUS applauds the Oregon state legislature for passing four significant animal protection bills during the recently concluded session.
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June 22, 2009
The HSUS Greenlights Cinema Chimp at 2009 AFI-Discovery Channel SILVERDOCS Documentary Festival
Cinema Chimp, the extraordinary story of Cheeta, one of Hollywood's most famous chimpanzee "actors," has won a $25,000 documentary grant from The HSUS for exploring the controversial issue of using primates in entertainment.
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June 18, 2009
The HSUS Applauds Fla. Turtle Trade Ban
The Humane Society of the United States commends the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for unanimously passing a rule banning the commercial trapping and sale of freshwater turtles in Florida.
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June 15, 2009
Selling Small Turtles No Small Crime
Summer 2008 brings a wave of enforcement of federal law banning sales of small turtles.
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June 10, 2009
Ore. House Passes Bill to Phase Out Keeping Wild Animals as Pets
The HSUS, Born Free and the Oregon Humane Society applaud the Oregon House for passing legislation to prohibit the keeping of certain wild animals as pets.
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June 4, 2009
Conn. Lawmakers Pass Bill to Ban Chimpanzees as Pets and Prevent Internet Hunting
After a tragic incident involving a pet chimpazee, Connecticut lawmakers vote to prohibit residents from keeping great apes as pets.
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May 26, 2009
Animal Organizations Urge Ore. House to Pass Exotic Pet Bill
The HSUS, Born Free USA and the Oregon Humane Society applaud an Oregon House committee for passing S.B. 391 to prohibit dangerous wild animals as pets.
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May 21, 2009
The HSUS Celebrates World Turtle Day 2009
The Humane Society of the United States marks World Turtle Day, May 23, by celebrating advances in the past year to protect turtles and tortoises.
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