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IWC Governance
Confinement of Marine Life
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Trade
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Dispelling the Arguments of Captivity Proponents
Wild vs. Captivity
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Food & Medicine
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Entertainment
Palm Oil Crisis
Endangered Species
Elephants
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Tigers
Wolves
Other
Wild Horses and Burros
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
Other Programs
"Free" Trade
Humane Education
Free Publications for Shelters
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Free Publications for Teachers
Human Overpopulation
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Additional Resources
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Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act
Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act
Pet Safety and Protection Act
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act
Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act
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
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act
Big Cat Public Safety Act
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Anti-whistleblower Legislation
Cetacean Anti-Captivity Legislation and Laws
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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
Animal Welfare Act
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Marine Mammal Protection Act
Shark Conservation Act
Wild Horse Measures
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United States Legislative Information (external link)
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Protection of California Wildlife
Protection of Canada Lynx
Protection of Ocelots
Past Cases
Protection of Asian Elephants
Protection of Beluga Whales
Protection of Horses
Protection of Indiana Bats
Protection of Wild Foxes and Coyotes
Protection of Marine Mammals (USWTR)
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Protection of Sea Turtles
Protection of Long Island White-Tailed Deer
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