- Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 8:22
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Toledo Zoo attack spurs call for changes to federal animal protection policy
San Rafael, Calif. (July 28, 2010) – The July 7th attack by a young African elephant on his keeper at the Toledo Zoo has reignited controversy over the use of circus-style training and the abusive device known as a bullhook. In Defense of Animals (IDA) today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of ...
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- Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 12:06
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Circus mired in controversy over abusive treatment of elephants
Los Angeles, Calif. (July 13, 2010) – In Defense of Animals (IDA), animal advocates and concerned citizens will join to protest the opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Los Angeles. Ringling has been embroiled in controversy over its brutal treatment of elephants, including calves ripped away from their mothers for violent ...
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- Friday, July 2, 2010, 12:18
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In Defense of Animals calls on zoo to immediately switch to safer training method for three elephants
San Rafael, Calif. – Following the horrific attack that left an elephant keeper seriously injured, In Defense of Animals (IDA) is calling on the Toledo Zoo to end its use of archaic circus-style training that puts keepers at high risk of injury and death and is inhumane for the ...
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