To me, the term 'guardian' is a term of endearment and responsibility. If our language changes, usually action follows.

This petition seeks USDA action to force zoos to comply with the Animal Welfare Act, either by providing environments-hundreds of acres-that meet elephants' needs or by transferring them to sanctuaries with the space and natural habitat necessary for elephants to thrive.

This is a recipe for disaster.

Whether there are pigs (left) there or not, we have to see this thing through.

The USDA is acknowledging the gravity of concern over the poor conditions for elephants in our nation's zoos.