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March 1, 2011
Seeking Protection for the African Lion
The African lion is in danger of going extinct. To prevent this from happening, several organizations banned together to petition for a listing under the Endangered Species Act.
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March 1, 2011
Saving the King of the Jungle
Wildlife advocates are seeking protection for African lions under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
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February 17, 2011
Wildlife Hotspots
HSI led an animal handling workshop for border police and customs officials in Guatemala, utilizing HSI's interactive training CD.
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February 17, 2011
"The Last Lions"
A National Geographic movie sheds light on the status of lions in the wild.
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February 17, 2011
HSI Brings Wildlife Handling Workshops to El Salvador
In February 2011, HSI and partners planned three training workshops on confiscated wildlife handling for law enforcement personnel in El Salvador.
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January 21, 2011
HSI Brings Wildlife Handling Workshops to Guatemala
In January 2011, HSI and partners planned two day-long workshops on the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and neotropical animal handling in Guatemala.
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October 6, 2010
Don't Buy Wild
Don't contribute unwittingly to animal suffering -- Don't Buy Wild!
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September 22, 2010
Top Five Reasons to Use a Community Ecotourism Operator
Use a community ecotourism operator on your next trip for a unique and fulfilling experience that benefits local community members, the planet and wildlife.
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September 8, 2010
Encouraging Respect and Improving Welfare for Zoo Animals in China
HSI sent to an August 2010 conference in Shijiazhuang, China, Western experts on the role of zoos in wildlife conservation, the challenge of holding marine mammals in captivity, and animal welfare considerations for veterinary services in captive settings.
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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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July 21, 2010
Building Capacity in Honduras
The Asociación Hondureña Protectora de los Animales y su Ambiente (AHPRA) was founded in 2004 and has since led the charge to protect not only the companion animals of Honduras, but also its wildlife.
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June 23, 2010
Improving the Lot of Animals in Chinese Zoos
HSI has developed a working relationship with the China Association of Zoological Gardens (CAZG) with the aim of improving animal welfare in Chinese zoos.
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May 24, 2010
Ill-Conceived Gift Would Mean Tragic Fate for Animals
Capture and transfer of wildlife, including two baby elephants, as an ill-conceived "gift" from Zimbabwe to North Korea would mean a tragic fate for the animals involved.
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May 13, 2010
Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles (IAC)
The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles is the only international agreement created for the sole purpose of sea turtle protection and conservation issues.
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March 27, 2010
CITES 2010: Summary of Results
A summary of results for CITES in 2010.
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March 25, 2010
CITES Meeting Ends with Improved Protection for Many Species
Various species kept, lost or gained protection at the 15th Conference of the Parties to CITES in Doha, Qatar in March 2010.
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March 18, 2010
CITES Turns Its Back on Polar Bears
In March 2010, CITES parties failed to support the United States' proposal to give the polar bear the strongest level of protection provided under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
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March 17, 2010
Elephants Up for Debate Again
African elephants, who are killed for trade in their ivory tusks, have been the center of heated debate at CITES since the 1970s. They were under discussion again at the CITES 2010 meeting.
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March 16, 2010
Overwhelming Majority of Canadians Support CITES Ban on Commercial Trade in Polar Bear Parts
In March 2010, a national poll conducted by the Environics Research Group showed 82 percent of Canadians supported banning the commercial trade in polar bear parts on the international market under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
