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I have a hatred of the taming of animals, especially large ones that are so contented in the wild. I abominate circus acts that involve big befooled beasts--cowed tigers or helplessly roaring lions pawing the air and teetering on small stools. I deplore zoos and anything to do with animal confinement or restraint.
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Paul Theroux (The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari)
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The terminal was filled to capacity, crowded with tourists coming in from evacuated safari camps. The air buzzed with fear and nervous excitement. The tourists looked scared and confused, though I was glad to see that many of them were texting
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James Patterson (Zoo)
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It was like seeing elephants in a zoo versus viewing them on safari in the African bush.
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Douglas Preston (Extinction)
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OUR MISSION IS THE ANIMALS!
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Mary Ann Collins
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My dream, thus mission in life is to travel the world and photograph beautiful, vibrant animals in all places and circumstances, free and confinedβ. Julian Starks
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Julian Starks (Life Behind Bars Vol. 1)
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Our first project, LIFE BEHIND BARS VOL. I is the most comprehensive photographic study to date of exotic and endangered animals and the necessity of their being kept in captivity for their own protection, and that of their speciesβ declares Julian Starks.
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Dorrance Publishing
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OUR MISSION IS THE ANIMALS!
Project Manager - Mary Ann Collins
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Mary Ann Collins
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DREAMS IN THEIR EYES
"Julianβs work gives us a chance to look deeply and to sympathize with captive animals. His work should both captivate and haunt us. As stewards of this planet, we have an obligation to accept Julianβs invitation to have this experience. By so doing, we can hear these magnificent animals and give voice in our language to creatures that cannot speak it. We can all become wildlife advocates.
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Benjamin Monarch, Wildlife Attorney
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GIVING A VOICE
βJulian Starks compassionately depicts animals who can only dream of the life they may have had if not for the thoughtless and cruel behavior of humans. We hope his beautiful images will inspire people to get active in whatever ways they can to help wildlife, from boycotting circuses with animal acts to refusing to have their photos taken with tiger cubs while on vacation. From talented photographers like Julian who document animals' plight to families who take the time to educate themselves before they buy that ticket, we can all make a difference for animals.
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Christopher Merrow - PETA Fundraising Manager
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OUR MISSION IS THE ANIMALS!"
'Life Behind Bars Vol. 1 - Project Manager
Mary Ann Collins
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Going from one to two children is like going from owning a dog to running a zoo, and going from two to three feels like weβre on a safari, where the animals can attack us at any time.
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Bernard O'Shea (My Wife is Married to a Feckin' Eejit)
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Wildlife is meant to be treasured and protected as part of our natures ecosystem, and not to be carelessly slaughtered as trophies for the purpose of self glorification.
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Wayne Chirisa