AR-News: (AU) Anderson escapes three charges of animal cruelty

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s1082281.htm 
In the Darwin Magistrates Court a third charge of animal cruelty has been 
withdrawn against a company owned by millionaire developer Warren Anderson.
Authorities were called to the Tipperary Wildlife Sanctuary south of Darwin 
last October after the manager complained to the Territory Government that food 
had run out for a collection of more than 2, 000 exotic anmials, including 
pygmy hippos and zebras. 
Yesterday two other animal cruetly charges were dismissed. 
Mr Anderson's lawyer Philip Dunn QC raised concerns that a separate charge 
should exist for every one of the 2, 200 animals according to the Animal Welfare 
Act. 
But today in court prosecutor Elizabeth Fullerton charged Mr Anderson with 
failing to provide appropriate and sufficient food for only two animals - the 
southern white rhinos. 
Mr Anderson pleaded not guilty to both charges. 
The hearing continues.


 
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