Press Releases
Cousteau calls dolphin care at Las Vegas hotel a Mirage
Famed oceanographer joins Born Free USA in opposing hotel’s dolphin import request
Las Vegas, NV — Renowned marine researcher, educator, and environmentalist, Jean-Michel Cousteau has joined Born Free USA and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) in opposition to the Mirage hotel’s April 27, 2009 request to import two bottlenose dolphins. In light of the June 4, 2009 death of yet another dolphin in the Mirage hotel’s care, the groups argue that importation to the hotel’s pool is nothing more than a “death sentence” for dolphins.
Circus comes to New Orleans scarred by trial evidence of cruel bullhook and chain use on beloved circus elephants
Animal advocates ask New Orleans residents to review the evidence before buying a ticket
New Orleans, LA — 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 June 25 in New Orleans, Born Free USA, a plaintiff in the trial, is asking New Orleans residents to review the evidence before buying a ticket that supports animal cruelty.
Circus comes to Phoenix scarred by trial evidence of cruel bullhook and chain use on beloved circus elephants
Phoenix, AZ — 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 June 24 in Phoenix, Born Free USA, a plaintiff in the trial, is asking Phoenix residents to review the evidence before buying a ticket that supports animal cruelty.
Wildlife Protection Groups Challenge Great Lakes Wolf Delisting
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, five wildlife protection groups filed a complaint in Federal District Court challenging the removal of Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region. The non-profit organizations – the Humane Society of the United States, the Center for Biological Diversity, Help Our Wolves Live, Friends of Animals and Their Environment, and Born Free USA – have also asked the court to issue an immediate injunction to halt the killing of wolves pending resolution of the case.
Oregon House passes bill to phase out keeping wild animals as pets
Salem, OR — Born Free USA, The Humane Society of the United States, and the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) applaud the Oregon House of Representatives for passing legislation to prohibit the keeping of certain wild animals as pets. The bill, S.B. 391, passed the House Wednesday by a vote of 43 to 15. It was approved by the state Senate in March. The bill returns to the Senate for a final vote before being sent to Gov. Ted Kulongoski for his signature.
Circus comes to Mobile scarred by trial evidence of cruel bullhook and chain use on beloved circus elephants
Mobile, AL — 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 June 18 in Mobile, Born Free USA, a plaintiff in the trial, is asking Mobile residents to review the evidence before buying a ticket that supports animal cruelty.
Circus comes to Las Vegas scarred by trial evidence of cruel bullhook and chain use on beloved circus elephants
Las Vegas, NV — 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 June 18 in Las Vegas, Born Free USA, a plaintiff in the trial, is asking Las Vegas residents to review the evidence before buying a ticket that supports animal cruelty.
Battle over Mirage hotel dolphin import permit heats up
Update on Jan. 27, 2011: Tell top officials at The Mirage and MGM Resorts that their deadly dolphin pool should be shut down.
Las Vegas, NV — In light of yesterday’s death of yet another dolphin at the Mirage hotel’s dolphin “habitat,” Born Free USA is calling on the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to deny the hotel’s request to import additional dolphins into the country.
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