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Massachusetts: Protect Elephants, Big Cats, Primates, and Bears from Exploitation in Circuses and Traveling Acts
The Massachusetts Legislature is currently considering a bill that would prohibit the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in circuses and traveling shows.September 25, 2019 Action Alert -
The Animal Legal Defense Fund Mourns Beulah and Karen and Fights for Change in Massachusetts
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is deeply saddened by the death of elephants Beulah and Karen and is committed to supporting legislation pending in Massachusetts to prohibit the use of elephants and certain other wild animals used in circuses.September 19, 2019 News -
Massachusetts: Stop Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Trafficking
Ask your state legislators to support a bill that would restrict the sale, trade, and distribution of ivory and rhino horn in the Massachusetts.September 12, 2019 Action Alert -
Federal Government Sued for Critical Information Related to Puerto Rico Zoo’s Terminated License
Dr. Juan A. Rivero National Zoological Park has been illegally operating without federal license for more than a year.April 4, 2019 Press Release -
Seek Permit Revocation of Puerto Rico Zoo
In October 2018, the Animal Legal Defense Fund submitted complaints to the Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture and the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources. More than 100 animals, including an African elephant named Mundi and…
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Animal Advocacy Group Calls on Puerto Rican Officials to Protect Animals Languishing at Troubled State Zoo
Complaint urges the Puerto Rican government to investigate and revoke any permits granted to the Dr. Juan A. Rivero National Zoological Park and immediately send the animals there to sanctuaries, due to the Endangered Species Act and cruelty violations.October 24, 2018 Press Release -
Case Study: Elephants at the LA Zoo 2018
David Casselman is a trial attorney who spent ten years litigating pro bono against the Los Angeles Zoo in an effort to protect the elephants housed there.August 10, 2018 Webinar
