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Advancing the Law for Great Apes: Legal Personhood
On April 20, animal law made an historic leap forward with the case of two chimpanzees, Hercules and Leo, who are being held captive for use in experiments by Stony Brook University.April 29, 2015 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Demands Sanctuary for “Lucky,” Lone Elephant at San Antonio Zoo
Zoo conditions violate Endangered Species Act, accreditation standards.April 9, 2015 Press Release -
Lolita’s Safety and Well-Being Leads Advocates to Appeal to Court for Her Protection
On behalf of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, PETA, and Orca Network, animal law attorneys will be in court today to advocate for Lolita, a lonely orca trapped in the smallest orca tank in North America, at the infamous Miami Seaquarium.March 24, 2015 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Speaks Up for Elephants at Woodland Park Zoo
Elephants Bamboo and Chai are suffering immensely in the Seattle-based Woodland Park Zoo.March 17, 2015 News -
American Bar Association Protects Animals and Public Safety
The ABA puts its full endorsement behind the policy position that ownership of dangerous wild animals should be banned throughout the U.S.March 9, 2015 News -
Ringling to Phase Out Circus Elephants!
On March 5, 2015, we all woke up to historic news that may not have been believable had it not been reported on virtually every major news network across the United States: Ringling Bros. announced that it is finally eliminating the use of elephants from its circus by 2018.March 5, 2015 News -
Captive Elephants Need Better Protections
Any time elephants and humans share the same space, whether in a zoo, at a circus, or at a county fair, elephants are likely to suffer.February 27, 2015 News -
No More Concrete Cage – Lawsuit Wins Permanent Sanctuary for Ricky the Bear
Lawsuit convinces shop owner to finally release Ricky the bear to wild animal sanctuary.February 9, 2015 Press Release -
Endangered Listing Could Lead to Retirement for Lone Orca at Seaquarium
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, PETA petition pays off: Lolita to gain protected status under endangered species act.February 4, 2015 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Brief In Legal Appeal Against L.A. Zoo’s Controversial Elephant Exhibit
Trial court agrees exhibit causes suffering; Animal Legal Defense Fund asks court of appeal to send elephants to sanctuary.February 2, 2015 Press Release
