It was a show called the “Greatest Show on Earth” — but it wasn’t so great for the animals involved. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performed across the country for decades, and ...
For over a century, elephants were a staple of traveling circuses, most famously the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. But what was billed as the “Greatest Show On Earth” wasn’t very great for ...
Times change, and as more people become aware of how many parts of our culture cause unnecessary harm to animals, the more demand there is for change. New laws have been passed and proposed all ...
The abuse of animals in the name of entertainment and those that pay to watch it continues to shock animal lovers around the world. Circuses are the biggest supporter of this barbaric practice; something that ...
Clothing made out of fur was once seen as the height of style and luxury, but times are changing. In recent decades, the fur industry has come under fire from animal rights groups and ethical-minded ...
Announcing the ban in May the then U.K. environment secretary Michael Gove said, “Traveling circuses are no place for wild animals in the 21st century and I am pleased that this legislation will put an end ...
The struggling tiger, who weighed the same as a 3 month old, also had ringworm. according to The Dodo. “Aasha’s bald spots covered almost her entire body, and her skin was dry [with] cracked, darkened areas ...
Circus Roncalli has been dazzling audiences in Germany since 1976, but at the end of 2017 they made a big decision. They announced they were going to switch up an often controversial part of the show. ...
I’ve never understood people who go to circuses. Seeing animals taken out of their natural habitat and forced to perform in the name of “entertainment” is really not something that should exist in today’s society. ...
Shirley was about to meet Jenny – an elephant who had been at the same circus with her and the two of them had previously shared a special bond. It is thought that Shirley may ...