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Analysis Of Captive Elephants In Circuses

This paper addresses the health of elephants in captivity and offers policy recommendations and regulations to improve the well-being of captive elephants. READ MORE

Economic Downturns On Mortality Of Wild African Elephan...

This study found that economic downturns can serve as an indicator for increased exploitation of a protected species. READ MORE

2010 Top Ten Worst Zoos For Elephants

In Defense of Animals has published their 2010 list of the top ten worst zoos for elephants in the U.S. READ MORE

Are Wild Animals Suited To A Traveling Circus Life?

Circus animals spend roughly 90% of their time confined to cages, in enclosures that are typically only a quarter of the area recommended for the animal. READ MORE

Zoos Mean Shorter Lives For Elephants

This study found that elephants have shorter life expectancy within zoos and that death rates are higher among elephant calves in zoos. READ MORE

Thailand A Hub For Growing Illegal Ivory Trade

Thailand remains the biggest illegal ivory market in Asia thanks to its insufficient laws and legal enforcement. READ MORE

Elephants In Zoos At Risk Of Abnormal Behavior

A survey of over 200 zoos found that because elephants are kept in small social groups, they experience abnormal behavior in zoos. READ MORE

Mammals Facing Extinction Threat

5,487 species of mammals are endangered, with human expansion into natural habitats and hunting for food being the two biggest threats they face. Conservation programs have demonstrated success in recovering [...] READ MORE

Analysis Of Captive Elephants In Circuses

Economic Downturns On Mortality Of Wild African Elephan...

2010 Top Ten Worst Zoos For Elephants

Are Wild Animals Suited To A Traveling Circus Life?

Zoos Mean Shorter Lives For Elephants

Thailand A Hub For Growing Illegal Ivory Trade

Elephants In Zoos At Risk Of Abnormal Behavior

Mammals Facing Extinction Threat

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Analysis Of Captive Elephants In Circuses

Economic Downturns On Mortality Of Wild African Elephan...

2010 Top Ten Worst Zoos For Elephants

Are Wild Animals Suited To A Traveling Circus Life?

Zoos Mean Shorter Lives For Elephants

Thailand A Hub For Growing Illegal Ivory Trade

Elephants In Zoos At Risk Of Abnormal Behavior

Mammals Facing Extinction Threat

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