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June 10, 2010
Senate Defeats Resolution to Block Climate Change Action
The HSUS hailed a key vote in the U.S. Senate upholding the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to address climate change.
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June 3, 2010
Reward Offered in Possible Sea Turtle Poaching in North Carolina
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the suspected illegal killing of a sea turtle in North Carolina.
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May 27, 2010
Reward Increased in Red Wolf Poachings in North Carolina
HSUS National Council member Cathy Kangas is matching The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust’s reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing two endangered red wolves in North Carolina.
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May 25, 2010
Wildlife Advocates File Suit to Protect World’s Most Endangered Whale
Litigation filed today in federal court by The HSUS, Defenders of Wildlife, Center for Biological Diversity and Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society seeks to expand habitat protections for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.
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May 20, 2010
Major Victory for Turtles as World Turtle Day 2010 Approaches
As World Turtle Day approaches on May 23, The HSUS is celebrating a major victory for turtles in California.
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May 19, 2010
Reward Offered in Red Wolf Poachings in North Carolina
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing two endangered red wolves in North Carolina.
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April 27, 2010
Brokering Peace between Ducks and Dogs
HSUS cruelty case manager Ariana Heumer gains protection for wild ducks in her hometown.
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March 25, 2010
CITES Meeting Ends With Improved Protection for Many Species
HSI representatives at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora meeting express gratitude at the increased protection for many species that are traded internationally.
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March 24, 2010
Endangered Right Whale Seen Giving Birth
A survey team from UNC and Duke witness a mother right whale giving birth and celebrate an addition to the population of this endangered species.
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March 23, 2010
Porbeagle Shark Gains Protection From International Trade
HSI representatives at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora praised member countries for accepting a proposal to increase protection for porbeagle sharks.
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March 23, 2010
Sharks Denied Crucial Protection from International Fin Trade
HSI representatives at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora condemned member countries that opposed proposals submitted by Palau and the U.S. to increase protection for hammerhead and oceanic whitetip sharks, which are over-exploited for the international trade in shark fins.
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March 17, 2010
HSI Supports Wildlife Protection in Costa Rica
HSI and Asociación de Pequeños Productores de Talamanca are hosting a Cacao Fair to promote wildlife conservation and environmentally responsible agricultural practices.
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March 16, 2010
Poll Shows Canadians Support Banning Trade of Polar Bear Parts
A poll conducted by the Environics Research Group shows 82 percent of Canadians support banning the commercial trade in polar bear parts on the international market under CITES.
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March 12, 2010
HSI Urges Nations to Protect Wildlife from International Trade
At the meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, HSI urges nations to support proposals to increase or retain protection for species threatened by international commercial trade.
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March 5, 2010
Reward Offered in Case of Injured Golden Eagle in Utah
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally plucking an injured golden eagle’s tail feathers in Sevier County, Utah.
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March 5, 2010
Study Reveals Little Economic Benefit of Polar Bear Trophy Hunting in Canada
A new study jointly released by HSI and International Fund for Animal Welfare reveals that polar bear hunts provide little economic benefit to Canada’s Inuit communities.
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March 4, 2010
HSI Applauds MPs Supporting Ban in Trade of Threatened Polar Bears
HSI/UK applauds the Members of Parliament who have signed a motion calling on the government to support increased protection for polar bears.
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February 12, 2010
Reward Offered in Sea Lion Poaching Case in West Seattle
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the deaths of five sea lions.
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February 10, 2010
Animal Protection and Wildlife Conservation Organisations Applaud European Parliament Defence of Endangered Animals
The European Parliament sent a strong message that Europeans want more protection for threatened species such as polar bears, sharks and bluefin tuna and that protection must be maintained for threatened species such as elephants and crocodiles.
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February 4, 2010
Reward Offered for Poaching of Threatened Lynx
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for poaching a Canadian lynx in Summit County, Colo.
