Mississippi Mac, a male rhesus macaque rescued from a menagerie, enjoys his new toy. He was living in squalid conditions in a tiny cage less than 3 feet high by 6 feet long. He still displays the self-biting and pacing behavior he developed to deal with his stress but it is less frequent and he is … [Read more...]
Greater protection urged by Born Free for Africa’s lions after confirmation of Catastrophic Population Declines
In its most up-to-date assessment of the species, IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) has reported devastating reductions in lion populations across much of the African continent. The new assessment has revealed that: The number of lions across Africa has reduced by … [Read more...]
Bill introduced in Washington, D.C. to end the trade in ivory and rhinoceros horn
The ‘Elephant Ivory and Rhinoceros Horns Trafficking Prohibition Act of 2015’ aka Bill 21-0251, a bill that seeks to eliminate the trade in ivory and rhinoceros horn in Washington, D.C., has been introduced by D.C. Council member Mary Cheh (Ward 3) and commended by Born Free USA. Several states … [Read more...]
New Jersey Senate Economic Growth Committee passes shark fin bill
The New Jersey Senate Economic Growth Committee has passed S. 2057 which bans the shark fin trade in that state. The bill is sponsored by state Senators Raymond Lesniak (D-20) and Christopher Bateman (R-16). The passing of this bill is being commended by Born Free USA. "Shark finning is … [Read more...]
Bill to ban Ivory and Rhino Horn Trade in Hawaii introduced to help end slaughter of elephants and rhinoceros
This week, Hawaii Senator Will Espero (D-19) introduced S.B. 674, which roughly represents the number of elephants killed every week due to poaching for their tusks, and Rep. Karl Rhoads (D-29) will introduce H.B. 837 (Thursday, February 12th), to prohibit the brutal trade in ivory and rhino horn. … [Read more...]
Tiger in public bar highlights the epidemic of wild animals as pets on World Wildlife Day
Today- World Wildlife Day -Born Free USA will be tackling the epidemic of wild animals as pets across the nation. On February 16th, John Basile took his pet tiger for a walk and into a bar in Lockport, Illinois. The tiger was leashed but had no muzzle. He has been charged with misdemeanor charges … [Read more...]
Adam Roberts, Executive VP of Born Free USA, to be my guest
Join me this Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30 PM as my tv program, A Close-Up Look at Animal Welfare Issues, will focus in on the Captive Primate Safety Act (HR 2856) with Adam Roberts, Executive Vice-President of Born Free USA. HR 2856 was reintroduced this year to prohibit the interstate … [Read more...]
Captive Primate Safety Act applauded by Born Free USA
In 2009, a chimpanzee owned by a Connecticut woman tore off the face of another woman in a vicious unprovoked attack. The woman has since had a face transplant. Since 1990, more than 250 people, including dozens of children, have been injured by primates. This is why Born Free USA applauds U. S. … [Read more...]