- 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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- Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 8:22
- Featured News
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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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- Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 7:43
- Breaking News, Elephants
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In Defense of Animals challenges zoos to use science, not emotion, in controversial elephant debate
San Rafael, Calif. – On its second annual International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos, In Defense of Animals (IDA) is challenging zoos to embrace the latest science that clearly identifies what elephants need to thrive, rather than continue to confine them in inadequate and unnatural zoo displays ...
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- Monday, April 19, 2010, 9:47
- Breaking News, Elephants
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Unprecedented deal sends Queenie to San Antonio Zoo, denying her retirement to a natural-habitat sanctuary
San Rafael, Calif. – In Defense of Animals (IDA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today, blasting the agency for a settlement agreement that will send a 53-year-old Asian elephant named Queenie to a grossly inadequate exhibit at the San Antonio Zoo. The transfer is ...
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