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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must turn over trophy hunting and wildlife import data to the public

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

Victory: US restricts the import of live African elephants and trophies

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

USA zapewnią silniejszą ochronę słoni afrykańskich

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

An undercover investigation at the Safari Club International convention reveals the sale of potentially illegal wildlife products, captive-bred lion hunts and displays of thousands of products made from giraffes, elephants, stingrays, kangaroos and more

WASHINGTON — An undercover investigation last week by the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International exposed exhibitors peddling wild animal products at the Safari Club International convention in Reno, Nevada. Items found for sale include belts and boots made of elephants

After legal loss, Trump Administration disbands illegal trophy hunting council

WASHINGTON -- After a key legal defeat, the Department of the Interior told a federal district court in New York late Friday that no future meetings of the International Wildlife Conservation Council (IWCC) will take place, bringing an end to the controversial council. Environmental and animal

Animal protection groups support grant to fast-track non-animal approaches for COVID-19 vaccine research

WASHINGTON—Humane Society International and the Humane Society of United States have supported a fast-track research grant for non-animal approaches to investigate mechanisms, medicines and vaccines for the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to

The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society International, and Humane Society Legislative Fund release “Terrible Ten Trophy Hunting Stories of 2019”

WASHINGTON -- Every year, trophy hunters kill tens of thousands of wild animals around the world for fun and bragging rights. Their gruesome quests, some of which can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, may even involve illegal activities. The trophy hunting industry marginalizes local people and

New documentary warns trophy hunting is driving Africa’s iconic super tusker elephants to the brink of extinction

CAPE TOWN—Humane Society International/Africa has released a new documentary today that highlights the threat to East Africa’s super tusker elephants. These gentle giants, known for having at least one tusk that weighs over 45 kilograms (100 pounds), are being pushed to the brink of extinction by

Trophy hunting imports of lions, elephants and other iconic wildlife hit an alarming post-Brexit high, as UK Government delays on delivering promised ban

LONDON— The latest wildlife trade data from CITES shows that the number of hunting trophies from endangered animals imported to the UK increased significantly in 2023, leading animal protection organisation Humane Society International/UK to call for urgent Government action to ban the senseless

Amendment 2 poses a dangerous threat to Florida’s wildlife, ecosystems and private property rights

TALLAHASSEE, Florida—This November, Florida voters are being urged to vote NO on Amendment 2, a dangerously deceptive proposal that poses a threat to Florida’s wildlife, private property rights and natural resources. Black bears, dolphins, sea turtles and many other species are at risk. While it’s