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October 23, 2012
Illegal Sea Lion Killings Remain Unsolved – Reward Offer Still Stands
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are renewing a request for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally “taking” multiple California sea lions and Steller sea lions in southern Washington and northern Oregon.
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October 15, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Files Notice of Suit to Restore Federal Protection for Great Lakes Wolves
On the day of the first public wolf hunting and trapping season in the Great Lakes region in more than 40 years, The Humane Society of the United States and The Fund for Animals served notice that they will file suit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore federal protections for Great Lakes wolves under the Endangered Species Act.
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October 8, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Endorses Proposition 30 in California
The Humane Society of the United States announced its support for Proposition 30, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act, which is critical for providing support to law enforcement to adequately combat poaching, animal cruelty and other crimes in California.
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October 2, 2012
California State Officials Report Black Bear Population in Decline
The Humane Society of the United States is concerned to learn of a sharp drop in the estimated population of California black bears.
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September 28, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward on Recent Sea Turtle Killings on Maui
In response to recent reports of illegal sea turtle killings on Maui and the discovery of shells and gear believed to be used to drown the turtles, The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust urge Hawaii residents to report any information on these killings.
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September 26, 2012
The HSUS Criticizes Federal Agency’s Decision to Delay Protecting Porpoises in Atlantic Waters
The HSUS criticizes a decision by the National Marine Fisheries Service that will lead to additional deaths of fall-migrating harbor porpoises by delaying closure of gillnet fishing in an area off the New England coast.
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September 21, 2012
The HSUS Calls on U.S. Senate to Reject S. 3525 – A Bill Tailored to Help the .001 Percent
The HSUS is calling on the U.S. Senate to reject a last-minute attempt to pass S. 3525, the so-called “Sportsmen’s Act of 2012,” this weekend before lawmakers recess for the November elections.
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September 12, 2012
The HSUS Teamed up with Nokuse Plantation and Deeb Family Homes to Rescue Gopher Tortoises from Tarpon Springs Construction Site
The HSUS, Nokuse Plantation and Deeb Family Homes have relocated 18 threatened gopher tortoises from a construction site in Tarpon Springs, Fla.
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August 17, 2012
Kind News Feature: Wild About Wolves
Young wolf advocate Alyssa Grayson proves that you're never too young to make a difference for animals. Listen in to our chat with this terrific kid.
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June 21, 2012
The HSUS Applauds New Jersey Senate for Overwhelming Support in Passing Legislation to Protect Breeding Pigs and Tigers
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the New Jersey Senate for passing two important animal protection bills: S.1921 and S.945.
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June 6, 2012
New Report Documents Yahoo! Profits From Killing Endangered Whales and Dolphins
Hundreds of whale products for sale on the Japanese website of Internet search engine company Yahoo! show how the California-based company profits from the venture, according to a new report released today that can be found by clicking here.
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May 7, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Urges USDA to Reform Wildlife Services Program
In response to revelations in a recent investigative series published in the Sacramento Bee, The HSUS sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take swift action to address the most critical problems with its Wildlife Services program.
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April 24, 2012
"To The Arctic": A Thrilling Journey to the Top of the World
This new IMAX® film shows the struggles of a mother polar bear and her young cubs.
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April 20, 2012
"To the Arctic" Director Greg MacGillivray Tells a Story of Motherhood in the Frozen North
Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray discusses the emotional impact of filming wildlife's struggle to survive in the Arctic.
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April 19, 2012
Ain't Easy Being Green: Frogs in Trouble Around the World
The disappearance of frogs is a big deal. Simple stuff you can do to help.
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March 28, 2012
Status of the Five Prairie Dog Species
All five species of the U.S. prairie dog population are endangered, thanks to human encroachment and habitat destruction.
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March 28, 2012
Solving Problems, Saving Lives
All five species of the U.S. prairie dog population are endangered, but the Prairie Dog Coalition is in action to save them.
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March 21, 2012
2011 ACE Documentary Grant Winners
The Humane Society of the United States awards the 2011 ACE Documentary Film Grant to "Cages of Shame," about bears held captive on bile farms in China.
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January 13, 2012
Reward Offered for Information in Two Bald Eagle Deaths in Kansas
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 per case for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing two bald eagles in Kansas.
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December 29, 2011
2011: Beautiful Victories for Animals in Laboratories
What do Botox, the Endangered Species Act, and biomedical research have in common? Find out about The HSUS's work to protect animals in laboratories in 2011.
