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Ringling Brother Accused of Violating ESA

Critter News

The treatment of circus elephants went on trial in federal court Wednesday with animal rights groups accusing Ringling Bros. of violating the Endangered Species Act when it uses bullhooks and chains to control its performing pachyderms.

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Ringling Brothers Wins Court Case Over Elephant Abuse

Critter News

(FEI) at the outset of a nine-year-old suit brought by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) that culminated in a six-week trial in March.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

The animal-welfare groups have failed in their most ambitious efforts to protect laboratory rodents. "We We did and do strongly support the inclusion of rats and mice," says Cathy Liss, current president of the Animal Welfare Institute. But the question is how can we properly address that?