As afr as I have read they have already spent most if not all the
money on the new enclosures - so they will be a bit empty if there is
no import! Not sure if they'd make a good enclosure for wombats,
kanagaroos etc????
On 7/22/05, michael norris <> wrote:
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> Just so people know what this is about, with thanks to the ABC:
>
> Yesterday the Administrative Appeals Tribunal has granted an interim order
> preventing the transportation of eight asian elephants to Australia until at
> least next week. The Human Society, and other animal welfare groups, sought
> the order because they believe it is in the best interests of the elephants
> to remain in Thailand.
>
> This was after, On Wednesday Environment Minister Ian Campbell approved the
> importation of the animals to Sydney's Taronga Park Zoo and the Melbourne
> Zoo..
>
> Animal rights groups will return to the tribunal next Thursday, seeking an
> extension on the order until a full review of the Minister's decision takes
> place.
>
> Michael Norris
>
> PS I don't know how the Zoos' money could be switched to conservation in
> Thailand.
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