a pangolin in the wild

Tikki Hywood Trust

Humane World Blog

There’s a new chance to protect pangolins—and you can help

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service just announced its proposed listing of seven additional species of pangolins under the U.S...

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HSI rescuers bring help and hope to animals in hurricane-battered Bahamas

Humane Society International responders are now on the ground in the Bahamas to rescue animals and reunite them with their...

Farmed animal welfare
Breaking news: USDA eliminates speed limits for killing pigs at slaughterhouses

By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Slaughterhouses in the United States are already allowed to kill pigs at a lightning speed...

Protecting equines
Justify’s story highlights urgent need to root out doping and self-policing from horseracing industry

By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson The saga of 2018 Triple Crown champion Justify, recently chronicled in a New York Times...

Banning trophy hunting
Lions are in danger of extinction, but the U.S. will reward a trophy hunter who killed one with an import permit for the animal's body parts

For the first time since 2016, when the United States protected lions under the Endangered Species Act, the Trump...

Animal rescue and response
HSUS investigation uncovers sick puppies, dead rabbit at Texas Petland outlet; animal control agency cites store for alleged violations

Our latest undercover investigation of a Petland store, this one in Frisco, Texas, has revealed frail and ailing puppies...

Animal testing and research
Breaking news: EPA moves to end animal testing

By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson In a landmark announcement, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced plans...

Banning trophy hunting
Breaking news: California lawmakers ban fur sales, bobcat trophy hunting

By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Update: The bill to ban fur sales has also passed the concurrence committee and will now...

As Massachusetts considers an ivory trade ban, HSUS/HSI investigation uncovers thriving market for ivory in state

An undercover investigation from the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International has ​ unearthed a...

Protecting equines
At Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration, repeat soring offenders win championship, ribbons

It is a scenario that would be impossible to fathom anywhere other than with in the bizarre world of walking horse...