INTERNATIONAL REPORTS

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Killer Controversy, why orcas should no longer be held in captivity (2011) A report by Naomi Rose, HSI/HSUS. (links to external site)

Caged Lives, An Animal Equality Undercover Investigation Into Spanish Zoos (2011) Summary Report.

Keto & Tilicum Express the Stress of Orca Captivity A paper by John S. Jett & Jeffrey M. Ventre.

An Investigation Into The Welfare Standards of Zoos in Malaysia (2010) A report by the Animal Concerns, Research and Education society.

Performing Animals in Chinese Zoos August 2010 An Animal's Asia report.

Status of Bear Welfare at Chief Saunooke Bear Park, Cherokee Bear Zoo, and Santa's Land, in Cherokee, North Carolina (2010) A PETA investigative report.

The Welfare, Housing and Husbandry of Elephants in UK Zoos (2008) A University of Bristol report. [Report Annex document]

Captive Elephants in Circuses (2008) A report about elephants in India's circuses.

Dolphin Assisted Therapy, Can you put your faith in DAT? (2007) A report by Philippa Brakes & Cathy Williamsom for the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society.

Zoos in China: Suffering on an Olympic Scale (2007) A report by One Voice.

An Investigation Into The Welfare Of Polar Bears In Japan (2007) A report by the Animal Concerns, Research and Education Society.

Welfare Assessment of Wildlife Animals and Birds in Central Zoo of Kathmandu, Nepal (2007). A report by Dr. Durga Datt Joshi, National Zoonoses and Food Hygiene Research Center, Nepal.

What's A Polar Bear Doing In The Tropics? (2006) A report about the Singapore Zoo polar bears by the Animal Concerns, Research and Education Society.

Driven By Demand, Dolphin drive hunts in Japan and the involvement of the aquarium industry (2006) A report by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society.

A Review of the Welfare of Zoo Elephants in Europe (2005). A report by Ros Clubb & Georgia Mason. Commissioned by the RSPCA.

The Indian Zoo Inquiry, A review of conditions in the zoos of India (2005). A Compassionate Crusaders Trust - Zoocheck Canada report.

Investigation on Live Feeding in the Wildlife Parks of China (2005). A report by the Environment and Animal Ethics group.

Suffering, Not Smiling: The Truth About Captive Dolphins (2004) A report by the Animal Concerns, Research and Education Society.

An Investigation of British Zoos: A Journalistic Perspective (2004). A Masters Thesis by Shubhobroto Ghosh.

Aquatic Zoos, A critical study of UK public aquaria in the year 2004. A report by Jordi Casamitjana for the Captive Animals Protection Society.

An Evaluation of Five Zoos in Indonesia (2002). A report by Sian S. Waters for WSPA and KSBK.