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Animals Rescued from Maryland Roadside Zoo After Threat of Lawsuit
Animal Legal Defense Fund initiated a lawsuit against Deer Haven Mini Zoo for violations of Endangered Species Act and state animal cruelty laws. Baltimore – The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, rescued...Monkey used in lab tests escapes and runs free in airport
A monkey once used in medical experiments has been caught and taken to a sanctuary after a daring bid for freedom at one of America’s biggest airports. Dawkins, a rhesus macaque, managed to escape from his transport crate at San Antonio International Airport and...10 Reasons Monkeys Should Never Be Pets
If you or a friend are thinking about purchasing any type of primate (ape, monkey, lemur, marmoset, etc.) as a pet, we hope that you will take into consideration the following reasons that primates of any kind make terrible pets and choose not to contribute to the...Primate Perspective: Shedding Light on Issues of Primates in Captivity
As an organization, our mission is to alleviate the suffering of primates in captivity, but our work will never be enough if we don’t educate others on how to help us reach this goal. This blog content is taken directly from our very own volunteer orientation...