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Bats

The only mammals who can both flap their wings and fly, bats play a key role in pollinating our crops and controlling insect populations in our neighborhoods.

A beaver is eating the twig of a fallen willow tree in a river

Beavers

Once driven to the brink of extinction by the fur trade, beavers are finally making a comeback.

Birds

From the soaring eagles we watch from afar to the pet parakeets and canaries chirping in our homes ...

Butterflies

A symbol of beauty transformed from humble beginnings, butterflies are one of the few insects who garner near universal appreciation.

Chipmunks

Undeniably adorable, chipmunks play a vital role in healthy ecosystems.

Geese

With their distinctive honks and propensity to graze on roadside grass, Canada geese are among the most ubiquitous of our wild neighbors.

Raccoons

These furry masked bandits probably hang out in your neighborhood—they’re amazing survivors and can thrive in all sorts of habitats.

Skunks

Misunderstood skunks are gentle, near-sighted animals with one infamous—and pungent—defense mechanism.

Snakes

Solitary creatures who prefer to be left alone, snakes have a bad reputation that doesn’t match their behavior.

Squirrels

Around the world, tree squirrels are among the most prolific—and fun to watch—backyard wildlife species.

Promoting Smarter Wildlife Management

To encourage peaceful coexistence with wild animals.

Taking Suffering Out of Science

To reduce⁠—and eventually end⁠—harmful animal experiments.

13 ways to build your humane backyard

Every day, more and more wildlife habitat is lost to the spread of development. Give a little back by building your own humane backyard! It doesn't matter whether you have a small apartment balcony, a townhouse with a sliver of ground, a suburban yard, a sprawling corporate property or a community...

Beagleversary Bash: Dog reunion celebrates first anniversary since the historic rescue of nearly 4,000 beagles

(BETHESDA, MD)—As thousands of families celebrate the first anniversary of adopting their beagles following their historic rescue, some beagles and their adopters joined the Humane Society of the United States at Bark Social for a “Beagleversary Bash” reunion. The event marks one year since the HSUS...

Bear canisters now available for rent for hiking the Rogue River National Recreation Trail

Editor's note: The attribution of the quote contributed by the U.S. Forest Service was corrected on June 8. MERLIN, Ore.—The Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River and Rogue River National Recreation Trail draw tens of thousands of visitors annually to enjoy recreational activities including rafting...

Breaking: Gov. Hochul signs historic bill to end wildlife killing contests in New York

ALBANY, New York—Today Gov. Kathy Hochul signed critical legislation (A.2917/S.4099) ending wildlife killing contests for coyotes, foxes, bobcats, squirrels, raccoons, crows and other species in New York. This historic new law prohibits competitive events during which contestants compete to kill the...

A squirrel infiltrates the attick through the roof

Choosing a wildlife control company

With the right information and supplies, you may be able to solve some conflicts with wildlife by yourself. But when it’s time to call in a professional, here's how to find a humane, effective and ethical company. Ask for an inspection and written estimate It will be difficult for any company to...

Coyote hazing: How to keep coyotes away

Coyotes generally avoid people. But if you encounter coyotes who have adapted to urban environments, hazing techniques can teach them to keep away.

Deer contraception hits the target

For seven years, Kali Pereira of the Humane Society of the United States crept up on deer in the steep, tight, wooded neighborhoods of Hastings-on-Hudson, north of New York City. In and around the small yards of the densely populated village. Watching for dogs—some leashed, others running loose in...

Federal judge rules NIH broke the law by denying sanctuary retirement to former research chimps

BALTIMORE, Maryland—On Tuesday, a Maryland federal judge ruled that the National Institutes of Health cannot lawfully refuse to retire federally owned chimpanzees formerly used for research to Chimp Haven, the federal chimpanzee sanctuary. The decision was issued in a lawsuit brought by the Humane...

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