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The Animal Legal Defense Fund Responds to Tilikum’s Death
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is saddened yet unsurprised to learn that Tilikum, an orca held at SeaWorld and subject of the documentary “Blackfish” has died at age 36.January 6, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Uncovers Criminal Animal Cruelty at Roadside Zoo
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, has uncovered evidence of criminal animal cruelty at a roadside zoo in Delaware County.November 17, 2016 Press Release -
Landry’s Inc. is Served Notice of Intent to Sue for Endangered Species Act Violations
Animal Legal Defense Fund offers to rehome four white tigers in lieu of litigation.September 19, 2016 Press Release -
California Passes Orca Protection Act
Last month, California became the second U.S. state to ban the use of bullhooks on elephants.September 16, 2016 Animal Law Update -
California Becomes Second U.S. State to Ban Bullhooks
A ban on the use of bullhooks – sharp implements used to beat and train elephants to perform unnatural acts – in circuses and traveling shows has been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.September 1, 2016 Animal Law Update -
California says Bye-Bye to Bullhooks
Just this week, California became the second with Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bullhook ban into law.August 30, 2016 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Lawsuit Shuts Down Inhumane Pennsylvania Roadside Zoo
Animals are moved to rescue facilities.August 29, 2016 Press Release -
Lucky and Nicole: Together in Solitary
A female Asian elephant named Lucky, who has lived for 53 years in captivity under conditions that don’t meet her basic physical, psychological or social needs, deserves some relief.August 17, 2016 Legally Brief -
Two Imperiled African Lions—Jonwah And Njjarra—Receive Critical Veterinary Care After Rescue From Iowa Zoo
Press invited to the wild animal sanctuary on Thursday, August 11, 2016.August 10, 2016 Press Release -
Lawsuit Results in Two African Lions—Jonwah and Njjarra—Released to Sanctuary from Cricket Hollow Zoo
Second Animal Legal Defense Fund lawsuit to free endangered animals from Cricket Hollow roadside zoo.August 3, 2016 Press Release
