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A state mammal is the official mammal of a U.S. state as designated by a state's legislature. The first column of the table is for those denoted as the state mammal, and the second shows the state marine mammals. Animals with more specific designations are also listed.
The Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971 (WFRHBA), is an Act of Congress (Pub. L. 92–195), signed into law by President Richard M. Nixon on December 18, 1971. [2] The act covered the management, protection and study of "unbranded and unclaimed horses and burros on public lands in the United States."
A growing number of state and local bar associations now have animal law committees. [7] The Animal Legal Defense Fund, founded in 1979, was the first organization dedicated to promoting the field of animal law and using the law to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals.
The Humane Slaughter Act, or the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act (P.L. 85-765; 7 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.), is a United States federal law designed to decrease suffering of livestock during slaughter.
The Texas Humane Legislation Network awarded state Rep. Claudia Ordaz, D-El Paso, its Humane Hero Award during an event Saturday, April 13, 2024.
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Texas Animal Health Commission. The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is a state agency of Texas. Its headquarters are located at 2105 Kramer Lane in Austin. [1] The commission exists to help protect the health of livestock within the state. [2] The TAHC was founded in 1893 to address the Texas fever tick problem.
A pet alligator, nicknamed Alice by netizens, was found in Lubbock on Monday, which sent social media into a frenzy with people concerned about the animal's safety and future - and wondering why ...