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27,000 Animals Rescued in Texas

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This rescue is the result of a PETA undercover investigation. Tags: zoos exotic animals detroit animal rescue PETA. It was an exotic animal importing firm (why the eff do those even exist?) that was allegedly mistreating its animals. A lot of these animals are reptiles, spiders and amphibians, which explains the large number.

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San Francisco Zoo Struggles After Tiger Attack

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Things have been tough at the San Francisco Zoo after Tatiana the Siberian tiger attacked those three people in 2007. Here's an article that explains the hard times the Zoo has faced since then. The attacks led to intense scrutiny from the city and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which threatened to yank the zoo's accreditation.

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Monkey Rescued in India

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A monkey was rescued from a factory in India where it was being held in captivity. According to the article, "Zoochosis is a term used by animal rights activists in reference to the degrading effect of zoos on animals that have been kept in captivity over a long period of time. It's an adult male macaque suffering from zoochosis.

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What is the consensus on places that offer experiences like petting an otter or kangaroo?

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After watching Tiger King and having my eyes opened to the world of shady exotic animal "rescue" zoos/sanctuaries (i.e. Somebody told me about Barn Hill Preserve of Delaware where you can pay to "swim with otters" and pet a kangaroo.

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Migration and More: A Bird News Update

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Staff from the San Diego Zoo think so. ” Lastly, another September 11th has passed, and with it another round of duty for NYC Audubon volunteers who help rescue birds caught in the “Tribute in Light” memorial. Can California Condors be taught to avoid the dangers of power lines ?

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A Russian woman rescued a bear from a closed zoo, and the two are now best friends

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submitted by /u/nitiflx [link] [comments].

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Dutch Whale Denied Freedom; Must Go to Spanish Amusement Park

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Morgan, a 4-year-old killer whale, has lost her bid for freedom Agriculture Secretary Henk Bleker ruled Wednesday that the orca, rescued last year ailing and emaciated from the Wadden Sea off the northern Dutch coast, should be transferred to an amusement park on the Spanish island of Tenerife. Here's an excerpt from the online Boston Globe.

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