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Captive Big Cats: Now You See Them, Soon (We Hope) You Won’t
Late last month, the Animal Legal Defense Fund partnered with Keepers of the Wild, a big cat sanctuary in Arizona, to formally urge Las Vegas magician Dirk Arthur to retire the big cats used in his Wild Magic show.April 20, 2016 Legally Brief -
The Animal Legal Defense Fund Calls on OSHA and USDA to Impose Maximum Penalties in Palm Beach Zookeeper’s Death
Death could have been prevented with appropriate safety measures.April 15, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Protection Groups Urge Dirk Arthur to Retire Big Cats From Las Vegas Magic Show
The Animal Legal Defense Fund and Keepers of the Wild Sanctuary offer assistance in rehoming big cats.March 29, 2016 Press Release -
SeaWorld Announces Captive Orca Program to be Phased Out
Animal Legal Defense Fund Executive Director Stephen Wells' StatementMarch 17, 2016 News -
Elephants in Captivity: Demanding an End to Cruel Confinement
As circuses and zoos have been confronted with the growing public and legal opposition to elephant captivity, the practice of exploiting these emotionally complex creatures for profit and entertainment has begun edging closer to extinction.March 15, 2016 Legally Brief -
Animal Protection Coalition Demands USDA Inspection of Imported Elephants Upon Arrival
Seventeen wild-caught African elephants scheduled to arrive in the U.S. today.March 11, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Sues Animaland Zoological Park Over Endangered Species Act Violations
Lawsuit also charges neglect under state regulations.March 9, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society File Motion to Intervene in SeaWorld v. Calif. Coastal Commission Lawsuit
Organizations determined to prevent more orcas from suffering in captivity.February 29, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Scores First Victory in an Endangered Species Act Lawsuit on Behalf of Endangered Animals in Captivity
Sets precedent for captive endangered animals around the country.February 11, 2016 Press Release -
Lawsuit on Behalf of Lucky the Elephant to Proceed
Lucky deserves a healthy and happy retirement.January 28, 2016 Press Release
