Stop abuse in zoos, says ENDCAP

Published: 13 November 2008 y., Thursday

Animal rights groups say animals are suffering from abuse and sometimes live in dire conditions.

 

They 're taking their argument to the European Parliement, saying more needs to be done to protect the creatures.

 

Now they must convince each of the 27 member states to see animals rights from their point of view. 

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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