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Protecting Animals Used in Circuses (Massachusetts)
Prohibits the use of certain wild animals in circuses and traveling shows in Massachusetts. -
Animal Advocates Urge USDA to Withhold License from Troubled Puerto Rico Zoo
In a letter to the USDA, the Animal Legal Defense Fund and others explain the zoo has repeatedly violated standards of the Animal Welfare ActJune 2, 2021 Press Release -
Combatting Wildlife Trafficking (Connecticut)
Restricts the import, possession, sale, or transportation of body parts of African elephants, lions, leopards, black rhinos, white rhinos, and giraffes in the state -
Madras High Court Uses Child Custody Approach to Resolve Dispute Over Legal Ownership of Elephant
In October 2020, the Madras High Court in India resolved an “ownership” dispute involving an elephant named Lalitha using the “best interests” standard used in child custody cases.March 18, 2021 Animal Law Update -
After Groundbreaking Animal Rights Ruling, Islamabad High Court Continues to Affirm Original Decision
In the months following a groundbreaking decision from the Islamabad High Court in Pakistan that animals have legal and natural rights, Chief Justice Athar Minallah issued three subsequent orders, each affirming the court’s original ruling and expressing continued interest in the animals’ well-being.February 19, 2021 Animal Law Update -
Halting Trafficking in Ivory and Rhino Horn (Massachusetts)
Restricts the sale of ivory and rhino horn in Massachusetts. -
The Traveling Exotic Animal Safety Protection Act (Colorado)
The Traveling Animal Protection Act bans the use of certain wild animals, including big cats, bears, nonhuman primates, and elephants, in entertainment performances in circuses and traveling shows. -
Islamabad High Court Holds that Animals Have Legal Rights
The Islamabad High Court has held that animals have natural rights and are entitled to protection under the Pakistani constitution. The case before the court was threefold, involving an elephant held in solitary confinement at a zoo, a rescued bear who had been forced to “dance” and perform tricks, and the killing of stray dogs.October 2, 2020 Animal Law Update -
Prohibiting Circuses and Traveling Acts that Use Animals
Wild animals used in circuses and traveling acts endure severe abuse and neglect. Help protect these animals by passing a ban on the use of animals in circuses and traveling acts in your own city and county! -
Animal Advocates Urge Puerto Rico Officials to Take Action on Troubled Zoo
Animal Legal Defense Fund letter asks Puerto Rico governor to investigate illegal treatment of endangered species and other animals at Dr. Juan A. Rivero National Zoological ParkDecember 16, 2019 Press Release
