The Safari Club International just recently hosted its annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Hunters from around the world gathered to celebrate murdering animals. They will also bid on hunting “trophies” and expeditions. The are helping the Safari Club raise millions of dollars to help fund their lobbying efforts. SCI will then use these funds to […]
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Trophy Hunting Contributes to The Plight Of Threatened African Elephants And Could Soon Drive Them Extinct
African elephants are majestic creatures that have roamed the continent for millions of years. Unfortunately, their existence is now threatened due to human activities such as poaching, habitat loss, and trophy hunting, the World Wildlife Fund reports. Despite efforts to conserve and protect these magnificent animals, the United States continues to import trophies from African […]
U.S. House Passes New Wildlife Conservation Fund
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act in a 231 to 190 vote. The bill would allocate over $1.3 billion in program funding for conservation efforts, with 15% of funds designated specifically for federally listed endangered species. The bill, which passed the House on June 14, would provide states, territories […]
Animal Law Updates That Improved the World for Animals this Month
Each month, One Green Planet tracks major legal developments that are improving (or, in some cases, threatening) the lives and well-being of animals. Because the law so poorly under-protects animals, these updates trace a range of legal approaches to protecting animal rights and welfare. While some legal efforts pertain directly to animals by addressing, for […]
Lawsuit Aims to Protect Dunes Sagebrush Lizard From Extinction
SILVER CITY, N.M.— The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for again stalling in making a decision on whether to grant Endangered Species Act protections to the dunes sagebrush lizard. The agency has delayed protecting the lizard for four decades. The lizard lives in a very small area of […]
Many hunters leave hippos’ corpses behind and return home with just 12 teeth as their “trophies.”
Hippos are one of the most recognizable creatures on the planet, with their barrel form, massive teeth, and jaws that can expand to nearly 180 degrees. Hippos are also a keystone species because their behavior, as “ecosystem engineers,” helps form and preserve landscapes and ecosystems while also promoting biodiversity. Their presence is vital to the […]
Support our petition to stop Florida manatees starving
The iconic and attractive Florida manatees are being wiped out by starvation. These magnificent marine creatures are on the verge of extinction. More than 1,100 Florida manatees died last year, more than ever before, according to officials. More than 300 manatees have been recorded deceased in just the first two months of this year. The […]
Texas biology professor charged for illegally trafficking 14 protected wildlife species
AMARILLO, Texas (ABC4) – A Texas biologist has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly importing protected wildlife items into the country without declaring it or obtaining the required permits. Dr. Richard Kazmaier, 54, an associate professor of biology at West Texas A&M University, was charged Thursday with smuggling goods into the United […]