As buildings and roads take the place of forests, deserts, prairies, and savannah, and as human-made calamities threaten habitats, wild animals are forced into ever smaller and more crowded spaces. Around the globe, there is no greater threat to their survival. We can slow this trend and give animals the space they need.
Animals are killed outright when the bulldozers move in. Those who can flee the destruction, face uncertain futures—if they can find a new place to live, it will probably already be occupied by others of their species. Populations are being fractured into smaller and smaller habitat patches, and we don’t yet know how this will affect biological diversity.
But countries around the world are recognizing that, if we want to have wildlife in wild places, these places must be protected and connected so that animals can move between habitats via protected corridors. In your community and state, you can promote slower, smarter development.
Protecting Wild Lands and Wild Animals
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust protects wildlife by preserving natural habitats. Compassionate landowners across the country have worked with HSWLT to establish more than 100 permanent sanctuaries, where wildlife can continue to thrive for generations.
Learn more about the Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust »News & Events
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April 12, 2017
How to make your yard family-friendly
Humane Gardener Nancy Lawson shares tips and tricks for making your backyard friendly to wild moms and babies.
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April 12, 2017
Sharing the bounty
Humane Gardener Nancy Lawson explains how you can grow enough for yourself and your wild neighbors.
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June 13, 2016
Ahead of Finding Dory, consumers urged not to buy wild-caught fish as pets
In advance of the release of Disney/Pixar’s Finding Dory, animal protection and conservation groups today urged consumers not to buy fish like Dory, a blue tang, or other wild-caught fish as pets for home aquariums.
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November 30, 2015
Thinking of getting a pet turtle?
Before getting a pet turtle, consider the risks to your health, the earth and the animals.
