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June 29, 2009
Settlement Restores Endangered Species Act Protections To Great Lakes Wolves
A coalition of wolf advocates led by The HSUS has reached a settlement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore federal Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in the Great Lakes region.
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June 22, 2009
Federal Court Blocks Captive Hunting of Endangered Species
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule allowing captive hunting of endangered antelopes.
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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 15, 2009
Wildlife Protection Groups Challenge Great Lakes Wolf Delisting
Five wildlife protection groups filed a complaint in federal District Court challenging the removal of Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region. The nonprofit organizations —The Humane Society of the United States, the Center for Biological Diversity, Help Our Wolves Live, Friends of Animals and Their Environment, and Born Free USA — have also asked the court to issue an immediate injunction to halt the killing of wolves pending resolution of the case.
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June 9, 2009
Reward Offered in Florida Panther Killing Case
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing an endangered Florida panther.
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June 8, 2009
The HSUS Puts Animal Issues in the Frame at 2009 SilverDocs Festival
The HSUS is again partnering with the SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival to promote animal advocacy through a $25,000 feature documentary grant.
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June 2, 2009
Conservation Groups Challenge Northern Rockies Wolf Delisting
Conservation groups today filed their challenge to the removal of Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the Idaho and Montana.
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June 1, 2009
Please Don't Ride the Elephants
A closer look at elephant rides reveals hidden cruelty and serious risks. Please don't ride the elephants!
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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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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 19, 2009
HSI Works to Develop Ecotourism in El Salvador
Humane Society International is working with SalvaNATURA, a nonprofit environmental organization, to train hospitality employees on developing an ecotourism program.
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May 14, 2009
The HSUS Applauds US Senate Committee for Advancing Bills to Protect Primates, Endangered Wildlife
The HSUS applauded the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for approving bills to prohibit interstate commerce in primates as pets and to protect rare wildlife such as great cats and cranes.
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May 5, 2009
HSI Works to Stop Illegal Wildlife Trade
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce illegal wildlife trade, Humane Society International, with funds from the State Department, is collaborating with authorities from El Salvador and Guatemala to put on a two-day workshop.
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April 29, 2009
Statement on Obama Administration's Decision to Restore Endangered Species Protections
Wayne Pacelle, HSUS president, applauded the Obama administration's decision to repeal the previous administration's rule that stripped protections for endangered species.
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April 21, 2009
US House Passes Legislation Protecting Rare Mammals and Birds Around the World
The HSUS applauds the House of Representatives for passing legislation that will fund conservation programs to protect rare dog and cat species and imperiled cranes.
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April 21, 2009
The HSUS Celebrates Animals and the Environment this Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, The HSUS suggests ways to learn more and help the animals who share our environment.
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April 21, 2009
HSI Works to Develop Economic Alternatives to Illegal Wildlife Trade in Nicaragua
Humane Society International and Asociación Tierra Y Vida are collaborating as part of an ongoing effort to develop economic alternatives to illegal wildlife trade in Nicaragua.
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April 9, 2009
Reward Offered in Endangered California Condor Poaching Incidents
The HSUS and Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting two condors in Monterey County, Calif.
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April 2, 2009
Wildlife Groups to Challenge Removal of Great Lakes Wolves from Endangered Species Act
Wildlife protection groups announced they will challenge the Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to remove Endangered Species Act protections from gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region.
