To inform compassionate consumers on how to identify wildlife products, speak up against the consumptive use of wild animals, and educate others on how to avoid supporting the wildlife trade.
Don't Buy Wild!
Illegal wildlife trade generates more than $10 billion annually, third behind only the illegal drug and arms trades. It can have a huge impact on wildlife populations.
Learn MoreTake Action Through Our Issues
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Drive Fisheries
During a drive, fishermen in places such as Taiji, Japan slaughter hundreds of dolphins at a time. Learn More
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Habitat Protection
HSI helps protect and create habitat to preserve wildlife populations. Learn More
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Marine Mammals in Captivity
The more we learn about marine mammals, the more troubling it becomes to keep these complex, intelligent creatures in tanks and pens. Learn More
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Shark Finning
Every year, in oceans around the world, tens of millions of sharks are hunted to meet the demand for shark fin soup. Learn More
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Wildlife Trade
The international wildlife trade threatens the survival of many species and results in the inhumane treatment of billions of animals every year. Learn More
Don't Buy Wild News
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August 18, 2010
Solomons Dolphin Saga Continues
Capture of live dolphins for trade continues in the Solomon Islands while under review by the Animals Committee of CITES.
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July 22, 2010
Hands-on Ecotourism Training
HSI led an ecotourism workshop in Nicaragua, covering topics such as birdwatching and wildlife biology, for the communities around Chacocente Wildlife Preserve.
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May 13, 2010
Don't Buy Wild
Don't contribute unwittingly to animal suffering -- Don't Buy Wild!
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March 27, 2010
CITES 2010: Summary of Results
A summary of results for CITES in 2010.