- Monday, September 13, 2010, 9:36
- Breaking News, Elephants
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Zoo urged to release autopsy report due to serious public health concerns
San Rafael, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2010) – In light of the alarming news that an elephant who gave rides at the Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts died from tuberculosis, In Defense of Animals (IDA) sent an urgent letter to the zoo today, demanding the immediate release of the elephant’s necropsy report.
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- Friday, July 30, 2010, 8:00
- Breaking News, Elephants
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Zoo urged to publicly release Dondi’s veterinary records
San Rafael, Calif. (July 30, 2010) – In Defense of Animals (IDA) today filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), urging an investigation into the death of Dondi, an Asian elephant held at the Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts. Dondi died on Wednesday, after suffering an unidentified illness.
“Dondi’s unexpected death raises a red flag because ...
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