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As hippos disappear, US drags its feet on endangered species protections
So much of our work to give imperiled animals the protections they deserve is a long game, and we’ve been going to the proverbial bat to preserve the hippopotamus for years. Just recently, we, along with one of our allies, sent notice of our intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for missing its deadline to decide whether the common hippopotamus should be protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. USA Today covered this key turn in our work to give hippos greater protections, and we’re grateful that the issue is gaining and sustaining attention.
Legal action launched to protect hippos under the Endangered Species Act
WASHINGTON—Today animal protection and conservation groups sent a notice of intent to sue the U.S.
Hippos are one step closer to Endangered Species Act protections
WASHINGTON —After a petition and threat to sue from animal protection and conservation groups, the U.S.
Lawsuit challenges federal failure to protect hippos
WASHINGTON—Animal protection and conservation groups sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for missing its deadline to decide whether the common hippopotamus should be protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
We’re prepared to sue to get hippos the protections they need
Update 3/20/23: After we and our partners sent notice of our intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the agency announced that the common hippopotamus may qualify for protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Our undercover investigation reveals why hippos desperately need federal protections under the Endangered Species Act
With their barrel shape, huge teeth and jaws that can open to almost 180 degrees, hippos are characteristically unique and one of the world’s most recognizable animals.
Leopards, sharks and glass frogs win new protections, while hippos face tragic losses
A couple of weeks ago, I told you about our work at the Conference of
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 International convention in Reno, Nevada, had plenty on view that would shock and sicken the average person.
Legal action launched to protect hippos under US Endangered Species Act
WASHINGTON—Animal protection and conservation groups sent notice today of their intent to sue the U.S.
At SCI convention, trophy hunters rub shoulders with Donald Trump Jr. and USFWS director; undercover investigation reveals potentially illegal sales of elephant, stingray, hippo skins
At the Safari Club International’s annual convention each year, wealth, privilege and power come together with a revolting goal: mowing down the world’s rarest and most beloved wildlife. This year’s event in Reno was no different.
Undercover investigation exposes illegal wildlife items at Safari Club International’s 2019 convention
WASHINGTON – An undercover investigation by the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International revealed dozens of items made from imperiled wildlif
Pennsylvania ivory sales exposed
Humane World for Animals investigators uncover illegal ivory for sale on online sites and in stores in Pennsylvania.
End Trophy Hunting
Labour pledged a ban on imports of cruel hunting trophies in its 2024 election manifesto—let's make sure this promise is delivered.
MEPs urge EU support for proposal to increase international protection for endangered species
STRASBOURG, France—Today, the European Parliament adopted a resolution unequivocal in its demands regarding the European Union’s objectives for the upcoming meeting of the parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
As Biden delivers State of the Union address, we’re urging 6 priorities for animals
President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech marks a midway point in his term, and for us, an opportunity to assess the administration’s animal protection priorities.
Breaking: Undercover investigation exposes Pennsylvania’s thriving ivory market
Our new undercover investigation reveals the widespread sale of ivory across Pennsylvania.
Shocking undercover investigation exposes auction house of horrors where over 550 hunting trophies are sold to the highest bidder
A shocking undercover investigation recently conducted in Iowa by the Humane