The surface transportation bill—the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)—which is part of Congress’ infrastructure package is set to include a number of good animal protection measures. Two of the most important focus on the welfare of horses and wildlife whose fate are shaped by our transportation systems and practices. Amendment #187 would outlaw the transport of America’s equines to slaughter for human consumption, while amendment #41 would authorize a national wildlife corridors system to mitigate habitat fragmentation and wildlife-vehicle collisions.
European Union is the world's second largest importer, behind the United States, of hunting trophies of internationally protected species, new report shows
European Union is the world's second largest importer, behind the United States, of hunting trophies of internationally protected species, new report shows
Almost 3,000 trophies imported annually including zebra, lions, baboons and elephants
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Last week, Israel became the first country in the world to ban the sale of new fur products used for fashion. We want to share why this is meaningful progress for animals and for advocates around the globe fighting for a fur-free future.
A strong recognition of the inherent cruelty to animals in the fur trade
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
More than 50 conservation groups ask Biden administration to immediately restore protections to wolves in Northern Rockies
More than 50 conservation groups ask Biden administration to immediately restore protections to wolves in Northern Rockies
New wolf killing laws in Idaho and Montana prompt renewed push to restore wolves’ federal safeguards
Biden administration urged to release critical records on wildlife imports
Biden administration urged to release critical records on wildlife imports
Undercover visit shows abuse of animals at Oklahoma roadside zoo
Undercover visit shows abuse of animals at Oklahoma roadside zoo
Experts condemn mistreatment of a screaming otter forcibly handled for public contact in a video from an undercover visit to Tiger Safari by the Humane Society of the United States
Roadside zoo staff encouraged visitors to remove masks during animal encounters, despite COVID-19 risk to otters
Forest service protections sought for wolves in Idaho, Montana wilderness areas
Forest service protections sought for wolves in Idaho, Montana wilderness areas
New policies could eradicate gray wolf populations in Northern Rockies states
BOZEMAN, Montana (June 8, 2021)—A coalition of wildlife advocates and hunters, represented by the non-profit environmental law firm Earthjustice, today asked the U.S. Forest Service to issue new protections for wolves in designated wilderness areas following Idaho and Montana’s enactment of a rash of aggressive anti-wolf laws.
