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Elephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court says
The group argued that the Colorado elephants, born in the wild in Africa, have shown signs of brain damage because the zoo is essentially a prison for such intelligent and social creatures, known to roam for miles a day.
Colorado Supreme Court dismisses petition against Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
The Colorado Supreme Court has rejected the idea that an animal rights organization could petition for the release of five captive elephants at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s elephants are not 'legal persons' under the law, Colorado Supreme Court rules
The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a national civil rights organization’s ninth attempt to declare animals legal persons in court and secure them the right to challenge their confinement and custody.
Colorado Supreme Court rules in Cheyenne Mountain Zoo elephant welfare case
On Tuesday, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that elephants do not have the same rights as humans after the Nonhuman Rights Project sued the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo over the conditions of its elephants.
Elephants denied ‘personhood’ must sue to leave zoo: Colorado Supreme Court
The high court rejected arguments that elephants qualify as “persons” under state law and suggested animal advocates turn to the legislative branch to expand legal rights.
Monkey found during Valley DUI stop nearly died. She’s now ‘bright, alert and active’
The monkey, found wearing a onesie and diaper and suffering from malnourishment and an upper respiratory infection, was ...
OKC Zoo announces addition of 7-month-old bobcat cared for by California wildlife rescues
Pando was found as a kitten by someone in California and was cared for by two California-based rescue organizations before ...
Oakland Zoo gives update on rescued baby monkey
A baby spider monkey who was rescued during a bizarre DUI traffic stop in California is recovering well at the Oakland Zoo, ...
LA Fires: Are Animals at LA Zoo Safe After Attraction Closes?
The closest fire to the zoo is the Eaton fire, which has so far scorched over 13,900 acres and remains completely uncontained ...
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Earthquake rattles San Francisco, Bay Area at magnitude 3.7, USGS says
The earthquake occurred about three miles northwest of the San Francisco Zoo in the Pacific Ocean ... 4 generally lead to ...
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Los Angeles Zoo in 2024 built on work to save species and train young people
Zoo leaders say Angelenos should feel proud of partnerships at home and across the globe focused on conservation work.
Brightly colored exotic birds arrive at Atascadero zoo. Take a look inside the new exhibit
The Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero received a bonded pair of hyacinth macaws for its new Cerrado Aviaries Exhibit opening on Jan. 18, 2025. The bright blue parrots, which are the largest species of ...
California wildfires live updates: LA fires cause extensive damage as some communities look ‘like a bomb was dropped’
Death toll continues to climb as more than 7,500 firefighting personnel are deployed across California, with two of the most ferocious fires at zero percent containment ...
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao to make Smithsonian Zoo public debut Jan. 14
Jan. 10 (UPI) -- The Smithsonian National Zoo Friday said giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut Jan. 24.
OKC Zoo adds Bobcat kitten to Cat Forest habitat
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden recently announced that they have welcomed Pando, a female, 7-month-old bobcat, to ...