Dear Vladimir,
Hippos are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, poaching for illegal trade, climate change and more. Such threats are further exacerbated by trophy hunting, human-hippo conflict and civil wars. You can help protect these iconic animals by urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the species under the Endangered Species Act.
By listing the hippo under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. can minimize its role in the international hippo trade by imposing strict regulations on the import, export and interstate commerce in hippo parts and products within the U.S. Such restrictions would greatly improve the current situation of hippos, all while bringing further awareness to one of the most well-recognized and celebrated icons of biodiversity.
Hippos need YOUR voice. Ask the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect hippos by listing them under the Endangered Species Act.
Thank you so much for your generosity and compassion for hippos and animals across the world. We couldn't complete this lifesaving work without your help.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Flocken
President of Humane Society International