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Tag: captive animals

Lolita the Orca Whale May Finally be Set Free

Lolita is a killer whale who was captured some 52 long years ago, and forced to exist in a small enclosure to entertain humans. Animal welfare activists have been working for decades to get her set free. Now, it appears, that day may be finally coming. 

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Circus Closing Permanently

The greatest show on earth for causing harm to animals is finally about to shutter its doors. Many factors were … More

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Captive Elephants Get Some Relief

Thanks to solar-powered, electric-fenced corrals, the chains have come off some captive elephants in Nepal. Captive Elephants Freed From a … More

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Captive Saddest Bears Rescued

A glimmer of hope that the idea of ‘animals as entertainment’ is finally starting to lose its twisted appeal… ‘Saddest … More

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Another U.S. City Set to Ban Use of Circus Animals

Another victory is in the wings for stopping the use of animals as entertainment. Go for it, Jersey City! Jersey … More

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Maharaj the elephant died trying to escape horrific conditions

Painful to read, even more so to experience… Wild Indian Elephant Dies Trying to Escape Captivity Maharaj died trying to … More

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