Animal Protection Groups Ask Federal Court to Halt Ringling Bros.’ Cruel Chaining and Confinement of Endangered Asian Elephants

“Today, a coalition of animal protection organizations and a former Ringling Bros. employee asked a federal district court in Washington D.C. to immediately order a halt to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (Ringling Bros.)’s cruel practice of shackling and confining endangered Asian elephants for days on end in a manner that prevents them from walking or even turning around in place.” - PR Newswire

May 22nd, 2008
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Melbourne Zoo facing cruelty claims

“The RSPCA and Victorian Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu urged an inquiry into the zoo after a report alleged an elephant had been stabbed by a trainer and other animals were held in conditions injurious to their health.” - The Sydney Morning Herald

January 21st, 2008
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Film-maker sued for cruelty to animals

“People for Animals (Mumbai), a local non-governmental organisation (NGO) moved the HC on Wednesday for a ban on screening the film on the grounds that the filmmaker violated the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The petition, filed in public interest, contended that monkeys, elephants, a tiger, goats and even wolves are depicted in many scenes without the mandatory permission from the Animal Welfare Board of India. ” - The Times of India

January 3rd, 2004
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