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Ringling Brother Accused of Violating ESA

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And they certainly have no right to use endangered species as performers. These are ENDANGERED species. of violating the Endangered Species Act when it uses bullhooks and chains to control its performing pachyderms. of violating the Endangered Species Act when it uses bullhooks and chains to control its performing pachyderms.

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The Florida FWC illegally killed 34 pythons and one 10-year-old pregnant Boa constrictor

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He had a legal permit to own them (Conditional Species Permit), and had legally microchipped them according to FWC guidelines. " It affects the way we think about animals, and affects our views on animal cruelty. The man who owned the snakes, Chris Coffee, had legally possessed them for years.

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