Calls for global ban on dangerous trade in wild animals for food
WASHINGTON —Wildlife campaigners across the globe from animal charity Humane Society International have called for an urgent worldwide ban on the wildlife trade after China’s announcement that it will prohibit the buying and selling of wild animals for food in light of
83,000-strong petition against dog cloning delivered by Humane Society International to South Korean authority
SEOUL—Global animal welfare organization Humane Society International has presented a petition with 83,232 signatures against dog cloning to the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, urging the Ministry to permanently cease funding research to clone working dogs. HSI’s petition came
China’s Shenzhen city could be first in country to ban dog meat eating
BEIJING-- The city of Shenzhen could become the first in China to ban the eating of dog and cat meat, after a food safety legislative proposal has been drafted in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The proposed law focuses mainly on prohibiting
Wildlife campaigners rejoice as Indian elephant, jaguar, great Indian bustard and threatened sharks win protections at Migratory Species Convention
Gandhinagar -- Representatives from more than 130 nations agreed to vital protections for migratory wild species at what’s being hailed as a landmark wildlife convention in Gandhinagar, India. Delegates agreed to increased or first-time conservation protection status for the endangered Mainland Asian
A former “pet” tiger once confined to a cage where he could barely turn around, is making outstanding progress after his first year at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch
MURCHISON, Texas – A former “pet” tiger discovered in a cage where he could barely move in a Houston home last February has made great strides during his first year living at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch. When he first arrived
Community program “Abhay Sankalp” treats more than 100 street dogs in sterilization and anti-rabies vaccination drive held in Jamnagar
JAMNAGAR — Humane Society International/India, under its community driven program “Abhay Sankalp,” conducted its second two-week long sterilization and vaccination camp for street dogs in Gokul Nagar. The drive was supported by partner, MP Shah Family, and Municipal Commissioner Satish Patel. Residents
Actor and animal advocate Tricia Helfer urges Canada to “have a heart” in Valentine’s Day plea to ban cosmetic testing on animals
MONTREAL–This Valentine’s Day the Canadian government received a very special video message from actress Tricia Helfer ( Van Helsing, Lucifer) on behalf of Humane Society International and the #BeCrueltyFree Canada campaign, calling for a federal ban on cosmetic animal testing and trade
Threatened African wildlife on offer at the Safari Club International convention as undercover investigation reveals sale of captive-bred lion hunts and products made from giraffes, elephants, rhinos, stingrays, kangaroos and more
SOUTH AFRICA — As animal protection organizations fight for the survival of many African wildlife species, an undercover investigation by Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States has exposed exhibitors peddling wild animal products and pay-to-slay trophy hunts
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