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MEXICO CITY—In a major development for animal welfare, Mexico City has revised its Animal Welfare law to officially recognize community animals—dogs and cats who live in public or communal spaces and are cared for by residents. This significant reform provides legal status and protection for animals

What is dogfighting? Dogfighting is a sadistic "contest" in which two dogs—specifically bred, conditioned, and trained to fight—are placed in a "pit" to fight each other for the spectators' entertainment and gambling. Fights average one to two hours, ending when one of the dogs will not or cannot

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its annual Horrible Hundred puppy mill report, which details violations or concerns at a sampling of 100 problem puppy mills across the country to educate the public about conditions in

SAN JOSÉ—The Sanctioning Administrative Proceeding Court of the National Animal Health Department (SENASA) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock announced a sentence in favor of animal welfare in Costa Rica, convicting a person who was breeding dogs in a puppy mill. Humane Society

VICTORIA, Canada—A broad coalition of non-government organizations, scientists, environmentalists, eco-tourism operators and notable British Columbians, including Robert Bateman, have signed an open letter calling on the British Columbia government to end wildlife killing contests in the province

WASHINGTON—Next week in Nashville, Tennessee, thousands of hunters will gather at Safari Club International’s annual convention, featuring over 850 exhibitors from more than 30 countries. More than half of these exhibitors will be hunting guides and outfitters peddling trophy hunts of the world’s

BERLIN—Nächste Woche werden sich in Nashville, Tennessee, Tausende Jäger*innen auf der Jahreskonferenz des Safari Club International (SCI) versammeln, an der über 850 Aussteller*innen aus mehr als 30 Ländern teilnehmen werden. Der SCI ist einer der größten Jagdverbände weltweit, mit

ROMA—La prossima settimana, a Nashville, nel Tennessee, migliaia di cacciatori si riuniranno alla conferenza annuale del Safari Club International (SCI), con oltre 850 espositori provenienti da più di 30 Paesi. Il SCI è una delle più grandi associazioni venatorie del mondo, con rappresentanza

WASZYNGTON—W przyszłym tygodniu, w Nashville w stanie Tennessee, tysiące myśliwych zgromadzi się na dorocznej konwencji Safari Club International, w której weźmie udział ponad 850 wystawców z ponad 30 krajów. Ponad połowa z tych wystawców będzie sprzedawać polowania na trofea z gatunków chronionych

WASHINGTON— The Trump administration has authorized a U.S. hunter to import a lion trophy from Tanzania — the first allowed from that country since lions were given protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act in January 2016. A Florida man received permission to import the lion’s skin, skull

WASHINGTON—After five years, a federal judge in the District of Columbia ruled last night that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can no longer withhold valuable wildlife trade data—such as tracking the imports of at-risk species killed by trophy hunters—into the U.S. The ruling to make that

WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a final rule governing import permits for live African elephants and elephant hunting trophies. This action effectively bans elephant hunting trophy imports from certain countries that serve as major destinations for trophy hunters—a win

WASZYNGTON, WARSZAWA— 29 marca br. United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Służba Ochrony Zasobów Rybnych i Dzikiej Przyrody Stanów Zjednoczonych – agencja rządu amerykańskiego - ogłosiła ostateczne brzmienie przepisów regulujących zezwolenia na import żywych słoni afrykańskich i trofeów