USDA Whistleblowers

USDA Whistleblowers “Although APHIS Class “C” exhibitor licenses were intended solely for those who wish to exhibit animals to the public, USDA-OIG visits to 28 APHIS-licensed exhibitors in 3 states disclosed that 18 (64 percent) did not actually exhibit their animals, but instead maintained them as pets.  Using the regulations broad definition of an exhibitor,…

Big Cat Exploitation

Tigers are in serious trouble and in danger of becoming extinct in the next few years. The reasons are many, but include loss of habitat due to human encroachment, poaching for their bones and hides and, most insidiously, because of the captive trade. Keeping tigers in zoos, circus acts, as mascots and as private possessions…