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Russian circus animals ‘retired’ to cramped, smelly bus cages

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WHAT: Dozens of retired Russian animal stars live crammed into stinking cages in a rusty old bus parked in a lot alongside a St. Petersburg highway. They get minimal feeding, no washing or medical care, and no relief during the sweltering summers. Read More

Zoo habitat trespassing bill up for a vote

SEAN ELSBERNDThe Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday on the District 7 supervisor’s legislation that would increase fines for entering animal habitats at the San Francisco Zoo. It is unclear whether the legislation would ban the feeding of ducks in city parks. Penalties would be raised to a $500 maximum for park-code violations and $1,000 for a misdemeanor. Read More
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