By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Undercover investigation at Safari Club International convention exposes hypocrisy used to promote the sale of trophy hunts and products of imperiled and endangered species
Undercover investigation at Safari Club International convention exposes hypocrisy used to promote the sale of trophy hunts and products of imperiled and endangered species
Captive-bred lion hunts for sale against convention rules; potential violations of state law; hundreds of hunts targeting rhinos, leopards, elephants; practices that violate hunting ethics; custom products made from skin and claws
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Idaho is pulling ahead in a race to the bottom for how states treat wolves. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently released a draft wolf management plan that will guide how the state manages the wolves who live there through 2028. The plan aims to reduce Idaho’s wolf population by 60%, primarily by promoting and incentivizing trophy hunting and trapping.
Legal action launched to protect hippos under the Endangered Species Act
Legal action launched to protect hippos under the Endangered Species Act
On World Hippo Day, groups highlight U.S. role in fueling hippo trade
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
After teetering on the brink of extinction, the grizzly bear population in the United States finally began to recover, thanks to the Endangered Species Act. Currently, grizzly bears are classified as “threatened” with extinction. But now that could change for some of them.
This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined that certain populations of grizzly bears warrant a status review. This means that the federal government will consider removing Endangered Species Act protections from these grizzly bears.
Today, I’m pleased to share our Humane Scorecard for the second session of the 117th Congress, a strong reflection of the success of our animal protection agenda in 2022. The scorecard tracks key co-sponsorships, votes and other animal-friendly actions by federal lawmakers. It’s more than just an accountability tool, however. It creates greater awareness and incentives for further commitment, and we’re heartened that so many legislators work hard to achieve a high score.
