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September 19, 2011
Rhino Protection
Endangered rhinos are threatened by demand for their horns. Trade, loopholes and legal sales are exacerbating the problem.
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September 16, 2011
Protected Black Rhino Killed for His Horn
Rhino populations are being decimated by poachers who want to profit from the sale of rhino horn -- a valuable commodity used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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September 15, 2011
Threats to Rhinos
Although habitat loss is an important consideration when evaluating the decline in rhino populations, the main threat comes from poaching.
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September 15, 2011
Rhino Horn Trade
Rhino horn is a highly valued commodity, used in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Asian communities around the world.
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September 13, 2011
Museums Targeted as Rhino Horn Demand Soars
As the price of rhino horn has escalated, the illegal trade has expanded. Now, museums are being targeted for their rhino horn exhibits.
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August 31, 2011
Wanted: Alive, Not Dead (Canada release)
A comprehensive study on the economics of seal hunting and seal watching in Namibia commissioned by international animal welfare organizations demonstrated that seals are worth far more alive than dead.
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August 30, 2011
Seal Slaughter in Namibia
The seal slaughter in Namibia is one of the world’s largest remaining commercial seal hunts. For the past few years the annual hunting quota has been set at 85,000 pups and 7,000 adult bulls.
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June 30, 2011
Building Bomas to Protect Lions
HSI and the Born Free Foundation teamed up to address human-lion conflict in Africa.
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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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April 6, 2011
The Long Haul: A Glimpse into the Lives of Working Equines in Tanzania
In December 2010, HSI traveled to Tanzania to assess the work that local animal welfare organization TAPO is conducting to improve the living conditions of working donkeys.
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