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Wild vs. Captivity
Swim-with Attractions & Dolphin Assisted Therapy
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Palm Oil Crisis
Endangered Species
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Tigers
Red Wolves
Other
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Myths and Facts about Wild Horses and Burros
Wild Horses as Native North American Wildlife
Willie & The Nelson Family
What You Can Do
Additional Resources
Endangered Species Handbook
Shaping Policy for Wildlife
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"Free" Trade
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Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act
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Pet Safety and Protection Act
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Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement (ORCA) Act
Chemical Poisons Reduction Act
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act
The Humane Cosmetics Act
Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act
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Big Cat Public Safety Act
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Horse-Drawn Carriages
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Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act
Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act
Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act
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Shark Conservation Act
Wild Horse Measures
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Past Cases
Protection of Asian Elephants
Protection of Beluga Whales
Protection of Horses
Protection of Indiana Bats
Protection of Wild Foxes and Coyotes
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Protection of Sea Turtles
Protection of Long Island White-Tailed Deer
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