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.
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