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PETA Enters Alamagordo Primate Controversy

Critter News

The Governor of New Mexico has already met with the National Institutes of Health to try and stop this transfer with no apparent success. Some of the animals are 60 years old and veterans of the US space program. Tags: chimpanzees animal research primates National Institutes of Health PETA new mexico.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ Worry Under the Big Top as Mexico City Moves to Ban Circus Animals ” (news article, June 15): Mexico City joins the growing list of cities that have banned the exploitation of animals in circuses. JENNIFER O’CONNOR Staff Writer, PETA Foundation Norfolk, Va., June 16, 2014'

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Once again people associated with the animal rights group PETA ( letter , June 19) have tried to disparage the commitment circuses have for animal care and conservation. and Barnum & Bailey are dedicated to providing the very best of care for all our animals, especially the Asian elephant.