Press Releases
Shocking undercover video bolsters Ringling elephant abuse lawsuit
Fort Worth, TX — As Ringling Bros. circus prepares to open in Fort Worth, new undercover video of its handlers beating elephants with bullhooks is spreading like wildfire on the Internet and in the media. National wildlife advocacy non-profit Born Free USA, a plaintiff in the federal trial against Ringling Bros., points to this investigation as further evidence that Ringling Bros. circus is violating the Endangered Species Act by abusing Asian elephants.
Arizona Congressman goes to bat for bears
Washington, DC — National wildlife advocacy groups Born Free USA and The Humane Society of the United States today praised Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva on the introduction of the Bear Protection Act of 2009. The legislation would prohibit the trade in bear gallbladders and bear bile, which are highly sought after in the black market wildlife trade.
California Congressman goes to bat for bears
Washington, DC — National wildlife advocacy groups Born Free USA and The Humane Society of the United States today praised California Congressman John Campbell on the introduction of the Bear Protection Act of 2009. The legislation would prohibit the trade in bear gallbladders and bear bile, which are highly sought after in the black market wildlife trade.
Shocking undercover video bolsters CA group’s elephant abuse lawsuit
San Diego, CA — As Ringling Bros. circus prepares to open in San Diego, new undercover video of its handlers beating elephants with bullhooks is spreading like wildfire on the Internet and in the media. California-based non-profit Born Free USA, a plaintiff in the federal trial against Ringling Bros., points to this investigation as further evidence that Ringling Bros. circus is violating the Endangered Species Act by abusing Asian elephants.
Circus comes to Dallas scarred by trial evidence of cruel bullhook and chain use on beloved circus elephants
Dallas, TX — The recent federal trial of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus (Ringling) revealed shocking evidence of routine mistreatment of elephants in the circus. As the circus prepares to open July 29 in Dallas, Born Free USA, a plaintiff in the trial, is asking Dallas residents to review the evidence before buying a ticket that supports animal cruelty.
Hollywood star asks Californians to skip the circus
Embattled Ringling Bros. rolls into California, shackled by evidence of elephant abuse
Riverside, CA — The recent federal trial of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus (Ringling) revealed shocking evidence of routine mistreatment of elephants in the circus. As the circus prepares to open July 29 in Ontario, plaintiff Born Free USA and Hollywood star Corey Feldman are asking California residents to review the evidence before buying a ticket to Ringling Bros. circus engagements across the state.
Philadelphia Elephant Move: Animal Protection Organizations Unite to Oppose Sending Elephants to Inhumane Pittsburgh Zoo Facility
Cruel Elephant Management Practices, Risky Breeding and Lack of Permanent Home in Store for Philly Elephants, Experts Say
Philadelphia, PA — Three leading animal protection organizations — Born Free USA, People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PeTA), and In Defense of Animals (IDA) — are joining forces to oppose the pending move of two African elephants, Kallie and Bette, from the Philadelphia Zoo to the Pittsburgh Zoo’s animal holding and breeding facility in Somerset County Pennsylvania.
Animal Protection Groups Petition Federal Government to Regulate Dolphin Petting Pools
Plymouth, MA — WDCS, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, and its partners today filed a Petition for Rulemaking with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to put a stop to the unnecessary exploitation of dolphins in amusement parks by prohibiting dolphin attractions known as “petting pools,” where members of the public can touch and feed dolphins for a nominal fee.
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