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The Future of Veterinary Malpractice Liability in the Care of Companion Animals | Christopher Green | 10 Animal L. 163 (2004) |
This comment investigates the factual bases of arguments from the veterinary community and of those that support increasing the malpractice liability of veterinarians. Combining law and economics theory with basic mathematics to evaluate the validity of these positions, it then suggests specific measures for legislatively addressing those parties' concerns. |
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Animal Underworld: Inside America's Black Market for Rare and Exotic Species | Alan Green |
This excerpt outlines the on-going debate related to canned hunts of captive exotic animals. |
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Biological Information: Reptile Biology and Physiology | James M. Green | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This overview describes the fundamental characteristics of reptile biology and physiology. |
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Trade in Wild-Caught Reptiles | James M. Green |
Brief Summary of Legal Issues Surrounding the Trade in Wild-Caught Reptiles
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Overview of the International Trade in Wild-Caught Reptiles | James M. Green | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This overview discusses the nature of the international trade in wild reptiles and the impediments to enforcing those laws that protect reptile species. The concerns of ownership, such as zoonotic disease, injury to the animal itself, and threats to public safety, are also presented. |
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Detailed Discussion of International Trade in Wild-Caught Reptiles | James M. Green | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
The international trade in wild-caught reptiles has been cause for increasing concern, especially over the last few years. Federal, state and foreign laws are seemingly broken everyday as hundreds of thousands of reptiles are imported and exported each, mostly for the pet trade. In addition to depleting our natural resources and threatening many species with extinction, the reptiles are treated inhumanely and can even pose a health risk to people and the environment. |
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2012 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE REVIEW | Carolyn Greenshields & Kimberly White LaDuca | 19 Animal L. 457 (2013) | This article discusses important animal-related changes to laws in 2012. | Article |
SAVING LIVES OR SPREADING FEAR: THE TERRORISTIC NATURE OF ECO-EXTREMISM | Kevin R. Grubbs | 16 Animal L. 351 (2010) |
Much debate has surfaced surrounding so-called “eco-terrorism.” Some commentators argue that such activity is not and should not be called terrorism. This Comment analyzes these extremist activities through the lens of federal terrorism laws and argues that, while these activists’ goals are laudable, their methods are often terroristic. Consequently, those activities that go too far are-and should be-classified as terrorism. |
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Interpreting “Enhancement Of Survival” In Granting Section 10 Endangered Species Act Exemptions To Animal Exhibitors | Anne Haas | 32 Pace Envtl. L. Rev. 956 | Managing endangered species in captivity presents a unique set of problems. Despite their enormous potential to preserve species in the wild - through captive breeding programs, conservation initiatives, and environmental advocacy - many facilities are lagging behind. Part II of this note discusses the evolution of zoos from ancient Egyptian displays of wealth to modern day conservation and education centers. Focusing on the Endangered Species Act, Part III introduces various laws protecting captive animals. Part IV discusses the great potential of zoos to preserve species and the ecosystems on which they rely, while acknowledging the diverse nature of animal exhibitors and the variety in quality of animal care. In response to this inconsistency, and in the context of PETA v. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service,5 Part V recommends four factors that the FWS might use to evaluate an animal exhibitor's potential to enhance species survival in furtherance of the ESA. | Article |
2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW | Laura Hagen | 19 Animal L. 497 (2013) | This article provides a summary of important animal-related changes to laws in 2012. | Article |