Governor Jerry Brown (D- California) signed a bill into law banning the use of bullhooks. It is the second state in the nation to make bullhooks illegal. In July 2016, Rhode Island became the first state to enact a statewide bullhook ban when Gov. Gina Raimondo signed legislation … [Read more...]
Dolphin Dies at SeaWorld- Marks Fourth Death of Marine Mammal at Park ; “Enough is Enough.” – Born Free USA
“Enough is enough.” – Born Free USA CEO "Betsy," a Commerson's dolphin, has died at Orlando's SeaWorld Aquatic Park. Following the death of an 18-year-old orca, Una, at San Antonio's SeaWorld in December, Betsy is the fourth marine mammal to die at SeaWorld since June. Born Free USA reports … [Read more...]
African Lion is NOW Protected Under Endangered Species Act
“It has been a very long four years waiting for this decision.” – Adam M. Roberts, Born Free USA CEO Four years ago animal organizations wanted African lions listed as Endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). It is expected the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will … [Read more...]
Conservation Groups asking President Obama to Reject Attacks on the Endangered Species List
Over 150 conservation groups, including Born Free USA, have signed a letter to President Obama asking him to oppose all riders that would undermine the Endangered Species Act (ESA) during negotiations on final spending legislation for Fiscal Year 2016. This letter follows two recent letters from … [Read more...]
Another (15th) Dolphin Dies at Las Vegas Mirage Hotel
“With a death toll of 15 dolphins, it is abundantly clear that The Mirage is no place for captive wildlife.” Born Free CEO Born Free USA says the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas lives up to its reputation as a death trap for captive dolphins after another bottlenose dolphin, "Beetle", died earlier this … [Read more...]
Import of 18 Elephants from Swazliland to U.S. Zoos Opposed by Elephant Experts
“The capture and removal of wild elephants from their home ranges and social groups is appalling and archaic, and the threat to kill elephants unless permits are issued is beyond unethical.” – Dr. Joyce Poole A proposed import of 18 elephants from Swazliland by the Dallas Zoo in Texas, … [Read more...]
Global March for Elephants and Rhinos this weekend
Friday, October 2nd, Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th, the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos will take place across the world. GMFER is a grassroots all-volunteer organization that works on behalf of earth’s last elephants and rhinos. The group advocates strategically to … [Read more...]
Animal Groups Urging Obama to speak about Tiger Trade to Chinese President Xi Jinping
Fourteen animal organizations are calling for President Obama to raise the critical issue of the tiger trade with Chinese President XI Jinping when he visits the U.S. this week The NGO's have written a joint letter to Obama asking the U.S. impress upon China the importance of taking … [Read more...]