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Why zoological accrediting groups need a way for people to anonymously report violations
No accrediting group in the United States provides a way for staff and the public to anonymously report concerns.
Apr 30, 2023
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Rachel Garner
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December 2022
The Big Cat Public Safety Act passed - now what?
HR 263 leaves impacted entities with more questions than answers
Dec 11, 2022
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Rachel Garner
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The Big Cat Public Safety Act passed - now what?
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October 2022
California: the only US state where it is explicitly illegal to trespass into animal exhibits.
No “intent to occupy”? No problem!
Oct 22, 2022
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Rachel Garner
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California: the only US state where it is explicitly illegal to trespass into animal exhibits.
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March 2022
The COMPETES Act Lacey Amendment: what exotic animal industries need to know
A legislative analysis.
Mar 9, 2022
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Rachel Garner
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The COMPETES Act Lacey Amendment: what exotic animal industries need to know
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February 2022
How to Read A Bill
A strategy for making it easier to read and understand legislation
Feb 28, 2022
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Rachel Garner
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How to Read A Bill
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Who is a "person" under United States Law, and can it be an animal?
Definitions, context, and a foundation for future discussions.
Feb 24, 2022
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Rachel Garner
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Who is a "person" under United States Law, and can it be an animal?
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October 2021
Counting Big Cats - a new census of federally regulated big cat populations in the United States
A new peer-reviewed research publication!
Oct 13, 2021
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Rachel Garner
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Counting Big Cats - a new census of federally regulated big cat populations in the United States
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August 2021
Defining Entertainment
Entertainment vs Enjoyment - what do these words even mean?
Aug 8, 2021
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Rachel Garner
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Defining Entertainment
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June 2021
Entertainment: Evil or Enjoyable?
What's the ethical line on liking to view exotic animals?
Jun 12, 2021
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Rachel Garner
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Entertainment: Evil or Enjoyable?
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May 2021
Thoughts On The American Zoo and Aquarium Industry
History, and an introduction.
May 30, 2021
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Rachel Garner
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