-
20
foxes suffer + die to make one fur coat -
58-98%
of a circus elephant's life is chained to one leg -
35M
ducks + geese are force fed for pate de foie gras annually -
75-99%
is the amount of time circus lions + tigers live in cramped cages -
69%
of the public are concerned about animals in circuses -
3-4K
elephants are kept captive in Thailand for tourism
Working to stop cruelty to animals worldwide
Animal Defenders International's MISSION is to educate, create awareness, and promote the interest of humanity in the cause of justice, and the suppression of all forms of cruelty to animals; wherever possible, to alleviate suffering, and to conserve and protect animals and their environment.
Why is it important?
ADI has a worldwide reputation for undercover investigations gathering video and photographic evidence behind the scenes in often the most difficult circumstances. They then run evidence based campaigns to galvanize public opinion. ADI provides technical advice to governments, securing progressive animal protection legislation, drafting regulations, and helping to enforce laws we have secured.
How do they do it?
ADI combines evidence from investigations with scientific, economic and legal reports to show how animal suffering can be ended and to change legislation. They rescue animals in distress and care for them for life. ADI also funds non-animal scientific and medical research.
Progress so far?
ADI has secured rules on the cross border movements of endangered species in traveling exhibitions in over 170 countries; 33 countries have passed bans on animals in circuses; and they have secured European laws ending cosmetics testing on animals.
Supporters you may know:
Bob Barker, Jorja Fox, Carrie Ann Inaba, Moby, Paul McCartney, Stella McCartney, and Belinda Carlisle (to name a few!).
Partners:
Operation Spirit of Freedom
Ongoing | Current Project
Trophy Hunting
Ongoing | Current Project
Cholita the Bear
Ongoing | Current Project
Active Operating Locations
- London, UK (HQ)
- Los Angeles, CA
- Bogota, Colombia
- Brazil, South America
- Chile, South America
- Peru, South America
- Bolivia, South America
- Mexico
- Africa
- Asia
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33
countries ban animal circuses -
1
European Ban on cosmetic-testing on animals -
34
big cats saved from circuses in Peru & Colombia -
45+
animals rescued from illegal wildlife trade -
4,000
owl monkeys saved -
70+
big cats saved from captivity -
50+
U.S. cities/counties have laws protecting animals in circuses -
0
California fairs still offer elephant rides