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August 11, 2011
World Trade Organization
For many years, HSI has been working to ensure that animal welfare and respect for the environment, natural habitats, and endangered species remain at the forefront of ongoing international trade negotiations at the WTO.
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June 29, 2011
HSI Opens New Wildlife Rescue Facilities in Nicaragua
After years of hard work, HSI and local partner FAZOONIC celebrated the opening of a new wildlife rescue center in Managua, Nicaragua in June 2011.
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June 8, 2011
Rescued Gorillas Find Hope
Humane Society International provided funding to an innovative gorilla rescue center in East Africa.
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May 12, 2011
Latin American Vets Get Hands-On with Wildlife
HSI helped train vets from El Salvador in animal handling and rescue center management.
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March 25, 2011
HSI Brings Wildlife Handling Workshops to the Dominican Republic
In March 2011, HSI and partners conducted three training workshops on confiscated wildlife handling for law enforcement personnel in Dominican Republic.
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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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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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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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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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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.
