Archive: Terrestrial Wildlife
Lawmakers Urge Federal Agency to Protect Public Health and Wildlife from Dangerous Mink Trade
US Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans and Wildlife, was joined by 20...
AWI Honors Wildlife Protection Heroes at International Wildlife Trade Conference
Exemplary wildlife law enforcement leaders from seven countries were recognized Tuesday with the Clark R. Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement Award...
AWI Urges US Government to Stop Using Abused or Illegally Trafficked Animals in Taxpayer-Funded Research
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is urging the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of...
Animals Gain Meaningful Protections at International Wildlife Trade Conference
As the world faces an unprecedented loss of biodiversity, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), joined by about 60 other animal...
Senate Passes Big Cat Public Safety Act, Sends It to President’s Desk
The US Senate passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) today by unanimous consent. The bill, which...
Beaver Coexistence Bill Introduced in House
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) applauds U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) for introducing legislation yesterday that would invest in effective, nonlethal solutions...
Biden Signs Big Cat Public Safety Act, Enacting Historic Protections for Captive Big Cats
President Joe Biden signed the Big Cat Public Safety Act today, officially ending the dangerous trade in pet big cats...
CITES Turns 50: International Trade Agreement Must Do More to Respond to Global Biodiversity Crisis
Today, on World Wildlife Day, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade...
AWI Funds Innovative, Humane Strategies to Resolve Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Today, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced the eight recipients of its Christine Stevens Wildlife Award who are developing creative...
United States Finds Mexico Is Undermining Wildlife Treaty, May Impose Embargo
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced today that Mexico has failed to halt the illegal wildlife trade threatening the critically...
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AWI Funds Research to Alleviate Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Animal Suffering
In Program: Terrestrial WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced today the eight recipients of its Christine Stevens Wildlife Award who are developing humane solutions to human-wildlife conflicts and...
Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act Reintroduced to Protect Wildlife and Pets on Public Lands
In Program: Companion Animals, Terrestrial WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act, reintroduced today in the US House of Representatives by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)....
Colorado Now Leads Country in Comprehensive Approach to Fighting Wildlife Trafficking
In Program: Terrestrial WildlifeToday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed S.B. 25-168 into law to combat wildlife trafficking. The bipartisan legislation, which is unique among states for the number...
Colorado Now Leads Country in Comprehensive Approach to Fighting Wildlife Trafficking
In Program: Terrestrial WildlifeToday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed S.B. 25-168 into law to combat wildlife trafficking. The bipartisan legislation, which is unique among states for the number of species...