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Ringling Brother Accused of Violating ESA

Critter News

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Animal Welfare Institute and other activist groups say they will prove that Asian elephants are injured physically and emotionally by their treatment in the circu.

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Ringling Brothers Wins Court Case Over Elephant Abuse

Critter News

The ASPCA, Born Free USA (Animal Protection Institute), Animal Welfare Institute, Fund for Animals along with former Ringling animal trainer Tom Rider had accused the circus of shackling, confining and striking elephants with bullhooks, which have a sharp steel hook at one end. "The

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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?