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October 2, 2012
Rewards Offered for Information About Hawaii Wildlife Crimes
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are working with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources to offer rewards for information in cases of poaching and designated wildlife-related crimes. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-855-DLNR-TIP.
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May 4, 2012
Legislature Adjourns with Numerous Bills Passed for Hawaii’s Animals
The Humane Society of the United States, on behalf of its more than 50,000 members and supporters across Hawaii, thanks the State Legislature for its support in passing a number of animal protection bills this legislative session, and urges Gov. Abercrombie to sign the bills into law.
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May 20, 2011
The HSUS Celebrates World Turtle Day by Asking People Not to Purchase Baby Turtles
World Turtle Day is May 23, and in an effort to celebrate and preserve these endearing creatures, The Humane Society of the United States is urging people to beware of fairs, carnivals, flea markets, street vendors and pet shops that sell or distribute baby turtles.
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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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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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May 21, 2009
2009 No Slow Year for Turtles
On World Turtle Day 2009, The HSUS celebrates strong new regulations, enforcement efforts, and the work of activists across the county and around the globe to protect turtles and tortoises.
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April 15, 2009
The HSUS Applauds Progress of Fla. Turtle Trapping Ban
The HSUS commends the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for moving toward adopting a ban on the commercial trapping and sale of wild freshwater turtles.
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January 26, 2009
Thinking of Getting a Pet Turtle?
Before getting a pet turtle, consider the risks to your health, the earth and the animals.
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June 23, 2008
Grant Awarded to Exotic Pet Doc Project
HSUS's ACE program, in association with the 2008 SilverDocs festival, awarded a $25,000 grant to "The Elephant in the Living Room", a documentary about exotic pet ownership
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September 2, 2004
Baby Turtles and Children: A Dangerous Combination
The craze of baby turtles as pets is rearing its ugly head and making people, especially children, sick again.
