Two half-grown Gray Wolves from the Grant Creek Pack walking in Denali National Park

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Debunking the myth of the big bad wolf

Wolves are one of the most vilified species in the world, and so our work to protect them has spanned decades and seen highs...

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Ending the dog and cat meat trade
Stand inside a dog meat farm or watch a chimpanzee run up to you in our virtual reality videos

Every day, our video team is on the ground, documenting our work for animals. Whether it’s the bleak despair of a dog meat...

Protecting equines
Bipartisan bill introduced in Congress to end cruel horse soring

By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson A strong team of bipartisan lawmakers has reintroduced a bill to end the cruel practice of...

Wildlife protection Banning trophy hunting
Jail sentence for poacher who slaughtered hibernating mother bear and two newborn cubs in Alaska

A man who, along with his teenage son, mercilessly slaughtered a hibernating mother bear and her two newborn cubs in their...

Bipartisan bills introduced in Congress to ban shark fin trade in U.S., end malicious cruelty to animals

By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson The 116 th Congress began work today on rooting out some of the worst forms of animal...

Banning trophy hunting
At Safari Club convention, vendors peddle canned lion hunts, elephant and hippo body parts

A canvas made of a whole elephant’s ear. Belts made with hippo skin. Elephant skin furniture. The annual Safari Club...

Luxury fashion brand St. John says no to fur, exotic skins

One more luxury fashion brand has joined the mass exodus from fur. St. John, a brand popular among fashion-conscious shoppers...

Farmed animal welfare Protecting equines
Thousands of animals in USDA-licensed facilities feel impact of government shutdown

The federal government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, has devastated many American families. But it has also affected...

Animal rescue and response
HSUS assists more than 200 German Shepherds rescued from puppy mills in Georgia, Maryland

For dogs bred in puppy mills, there are no good days. They are crammed into small spaces, often denied basic needs like food...

Japan's rogue stance on whaling deserves worldwide condemnation

Japan this week formalized its withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission in a letter, setting the stage for its...