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Is SeaWorld Secretly Fighting to Protect an Orca Breeding Program?

Representative Altman backtracks on support for Florida Orca Protection Act.

July 28, 2017 News

Animal Protection Coalition Opposes Ringling’s Bid to Export Endangered, Protected Big Cats

Comments Submitted to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Demonstrate Export Would Harm Big Cats

July 20, 2017 Press Release

Don’t Let Ringling Export Big Cats for Further Exploitation

You have the right to comment on the permit application. The 30-day comment window is now open. Read over our guidelines and register your formal comment.

July 19, 2017 News

Animal Legal Defense Fund Sues USDA for Denying Tony the Tiger is an “Individual” Protected by FOIA

The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Agriculture for refusing to recognize a captive tiger as an “individual” whose physical safety is at risk and refusing to expedite the organization’s public records request.

July 11, 2017 Press Release

Victory in NYC: No more animal exploitation in the circus

New York City has joined the growing list of cities that say “NO” to animal exploitation by passing Intro. 1233, a bill banning the use of wild animals in entertainment.

June 21, 2017 News

Animal Legal Defense Fund Case for 57-Year-Old Elephant Heads to Trial

The San Antonio Zoo must now defend its treatment of Lucky in a full trial after federal judge denies zoo’s attempt to dismiss lawsuit.

June 14, 2017 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Demands Feds Recognize Tony the Tiger as an “Individual” Protected by the Freedom of Information Act

The Animal Legal Defense Fund has filed an administrative appeal, urging the USDA to recognize a captive tiger as an “individual” protected by FOIA.

May 24, 2017 Press Release

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