Animal News:
Obama opposes Bush endangered species proposal
"A Bush administration proposal that would eliminate the input of independent government scientists in some endangered species reviews would be tossed out if Democrat Barack Obama wins the White House, his campaign says. ... [A] proposal by the Interior and Commerce departments ... would change how the 1973 law is implemented, allowing federal agencies to decide for themselves — without seeking the opinions of government wildlife experts — whether dams, highways and other projects have the potential to harm endangered species and habitats."
The protection of endangered species is of great concern to Born Free USA united with API, and we support attitudes that shield them from threats to their survival.
Obama opposes Bush endangered species proposal
Dina Cappiello
Associated Press
Don't trap the "sacred center" of the land
I was concerned to read that the city of Vacaville opted to use body-crushing Conibear traps to address conflicts with beavers. These traps are notoriously indiscriminate and pose a serious hazard to nontarget species, including cats and dogs. In fact, research has shown that for every target animal captured at least two other nontarget animals are caught, maimed, or killed.
Great engineers can co-exist
Monica Engebretson
Senior Program Associate for Born Free USA united with API
Letter to the Editor
The Reporter (Vacaville, CA)
Born Free Gives Obama a Tear
"I think I may have teared up at the end [of Born Free] when they release [the lioness] Elsa. I couldn't have been more than 4 or 5 ..."
Barack Obama: My Pop-Culture Favorites
Benjamin Svetkey
Entertainment Weekly
Another tiger attack
Three tigers attacked a worker at an exotic animal park in southwestern Missouri on Monday — the state's second tiger attack in as many days. Born Free USA united with API has long decried the dangers of keeping exotic animals in captivity.
Missouri sees second tiger attack in as many days
Betsy Taylor
Associated Press
Elephants Pushed to the Limit
Born Free USA provided behind-the-scenes expertise and footage for this incredible piece on ABC News 20/20 which focuses on captive and wild elephants and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Elephants Never Forget
20/20 In Touch
ABC News
Protesters Greet Ringling in Los Angeles
"Hard to tell which will put on the bigger show -- the 138th edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, opening at Staples Center tonight, or animal rights groups, including PETA, taking aim at one of their prime targets. Last Chance for Animals is also getting into the act, as is Born Free [USA united with API]..."
The circus -- and the protesters -- come to town tonight
Veronique de Turenne
Los Angeles Times
TV report on Ringling lawsuit
In-depth investigative piece focuses on the Animal Protection Institute’s coalition lawsuit against Ringling Bros. for substandard care of endangered Asian elephants.
Ringling Brothers Responds to a Pending Lawsuit
KLAS-TV Las Vegas
Monkeys are not surrogate children
The July 1, 2008, episode of ABC News Primetime focuses on people who have purchased monkeys as surrogate children. Born Free USA united with API has more than 500 primates at its sanctuary, many formerly kept as pets, and our staff worked closely with Primetime producers to develop this story, including allowing them the use of footage from our investigation into exotic animals kept as “pets.”
Families Adopt Monkeys as Surrogate Children
ABC News Primetime
