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Overview of Elephants and the Ivory Trade This paper gives an overview of issues surrounding the global ivory trade and its effect on elephant populations. It touches upon the historical development of ivory demand as well as the relationship between elephants and ivory. The paper then looks at poaching rates over time and the poaching industry generally as well as the two competing approaches to elephant conservation. Finally, laws and policies supporting elephant conservation are discussed.
Overview of Feral Cat and Wild Bird Controversy This overview outlines the factors that have contributed to the cat population crisis and resulting feral cat concerns. It discusses the approaches used in different states to manage feral cat populations, and how a recent trend is to view them as "community cats" instead of "feral cats." The controversy surrounding this shift in caring for community cat populations, and the resulting impact on wild bird populations, is also explored.
Overview of Florida Great Ape Laws This is a short overview of Florida Great Ape law.
Overview of Georgia Great Ape Laws This is a short overview of Georgia Great Ape law.
Overview of Great Apes under the Animal Welfare Act This is a brief overview of the regulation of Great Apes under the Animal Welfare Act.
Overview of Great Apes under the Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance, and Protection Act This is a brief overview of the regulation of Great Apes under the CHIMP act.
Overview of Great Apes under the Endangered Species Act This is a brief overview of the regulation of Great Apes under the Endangered Species Act.
Overview of Hawaii Great Ape Laws This is a short overview of Hawaii Great Ape law.
Overview of Historical Materials


This article provides a quick overview of the historical materials available through the Web Center

Overview of Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption


This overview focuses on horsemeat for human consumption, with a special look at its status in the U.S. It details the expiration of the federal "ban" on horse slaughter that existed from 2007 to 2011. Recently, federal appropriations omitted the horsemeat inspection defunding provision, allowing the resumption of horse slaughter in the U.S.

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