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Dead Sea Lions in Puget Sound - Again

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Here's the whole story from the Washington Post National. Washington wildlife officials say eight sea lions have been found dead in the Puget Sound region in recent weeks — all apparently shot. Investigators say they do not know who is responsible. On Monday, a sea lion was found dead on West Seattle’s Lincoln Park beach.

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Suit Against Circus Owners Goes to Trial

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District Court in Washington, D.C. According to the complaint, the defendants routinely beat elephants, violating the 1973 Endangered Species Act by hitting them with bull hooks. employee, claims the defendants inhumanely and illegally mistreat their Asian elephants and have done so for decades.