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Black Bears and People in New Jersey
In recent years, both New Jersey's human and black bear populations have increased, but The HSUS says the state can solve its human-bear conflicts without resorting to large-scale hunts. more |
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Circuses
Most circus animals live in small, barren cages. Trainers often use brute force to maintain control. And it's all legal. more |
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Don't Buy Wild
Unsuspecting customers may buy products made from endangered animals while traveling. more |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maryland's Mute Swan Management Policy
Find out about the mute swans in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay and why there's no need for lethal control. more |
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Habitat Loss and Fragmentation
Urban development, oil and gas exploration, and the conversion of land to agricultural uses are causing many wildlife populations to dwindle or disappear entirely, but wildlife corridors could mitigate some of the effects of human land consumption. more |
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Humanely Reducing Agricultural Damage by Wildlife
Information about humane, non-lethal methods of reducing wildlife damage to crops and livestock. more |
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If Avian Influenza Arrives in the United States: Advice for Protecting Yourself and Your Pets from Wild Birds with H5N1
If avian influenza does arrive in the United States in its current, bird-to-bird and bird-to-mammal form, many people will need to make lifestyle changes in order to stay healthy and safe. Read our advice on how to prepare now, and how to protect yourself and your animals should bird flu arrive in your area. more |
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Immunocontraception
Immunocontraception offers a humane way to control wildlife populations in situations where it is necessary and appropriate to do so. more |
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Italy Ignores EU Driftnet Ban, Provokes Call for U.S. Sanctions
Prompted by evidence of Italy's continued use of drift nets in violation of the EU ban, HSI recently called on U.S. Secretary of Commerce to take steps against Italy under the U.S. High Seas Driftnet Fisheries Enforcement Act of 1992. more |
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Lethal Predator Control Courtesy of Wildlife Services
USDA's Wildlife Services spends millions of tax dollars annually to kill nearly 100,000 animals who threaten agricultural and natural resources. But lethal predation control is neither effective nor humane. more |
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Longline Fishing Threatens Seabirds and Other Marine Life
Longline fishing, which results in the incidental bycatch of many marine animals, is facing a chorus of criticism for killing hundreds of thousands of sea birds and sea turtles. more |
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Protecting Threatened and Endangered Species
Species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act are protected in the U.S. by state and federal laws. International treaties also protect endangered and threatened species. more |
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Rattlesnake Roundups
Rattlesnake roundups damage the environment with toxic chemicals, lead to animal cruelty, and mislead people about their value to a community or sponsor. more |
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Shark Finning
Tens of millions of sharks are killed every year to become a variety of products, including shark fin soup, even though virtually all large shark species are in steep decline as a result of poorly managed domestic and international fisheries. more |
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Shark Tournaments
With worldwide shark populations dropping alarmingly, it's clear that shark contests are not only cruel, they're unsustainable. more |
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Should Wild Animals Be Kept as Pets?
Find out why keeping wild and exotic animals as pets is bad for both humans and animals. more |
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Turtle Excluder Device (TED)
The Turtle Excluder Device (TED) was created to lessen the impact of shrimp fishing on sea turtle populations. TEDs are effective when used properly, but enforcement is lacking, especially outside of the U.S. more |
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Wildlife Crossings—Wild Animals and Roads
Highways are fragmenting and degrading wildlife habitat. In Europe, many nations are creating a variety of passageways for wildlife to move safely between habitats. more |
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Wildlife Trade
The international trade in wild animals is a multi-billion-dollar business that threatens the survival of many species and results in the inhumane treatment of billions of animals every year. more |
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Yellowstone Bison Hazing and Slaughter
The annual harassment, capture and slaughter of buffalo from Yellowstone National Park is an unnecessarily severe method of allaying exaggerated fears about the spread of brucellosis. more |
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Zoos
While we believe that most animals should exist undisturbed in their natural habitats, we also work to improve the conditions and treatment of captive animals wherever possible. more |
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