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New Jersey Bans Wild Animal Circuses
New Jersey has banned all traveling shows and circuses that use wild and exotic animals, such as elephants, giraffes, big cats, camels, bears, and crocodiles, from performing in the state. It is the first state in the United States to implement such a law. According to petition site Care2, the act to ban the practice […]
Vegetarian Actor Cloris Leachman Says Circus Elephants Aren’t Too Different to Elderly, Both Get Arthritis
Academy Award-winning actor and comedian Cloris Leachman has spoken out against elephant cruelty in a new video. Leachman, who has starred in films such as 1971’s “The Last Picture Show” and the TV series “Raising Hope,” features in a clip for the animal rights organization, PETA. Throughout the video, the star urges fans to join […]
University of South Carolina Vows to Stop Hosting Circuses With Wild Animals Following Reports of Animal Cruelty
The University of South Carolina (USC)–Aiken pledged to never again host a circus that involves animals. Prior to the announcement, the university hosted circuses that used wild animals for entertainment at its Convocation Center. Most recently, the Loomis Bros. Circus — which features three captive elephants and six white Siberian tigers — performed at the […]
England Set to Ban The Use Of Wild Animals in Circuses
In a move that sees the country dawdling behind Scotland, Italy, New York City and India, England have introduced a draft bill that will hopefully see them finally ban the use of wild animals in circuses. Michael Gove has stated that he intends to make the ban a reality after a draft bill was initially […]
Scotland Bans All Use of Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses
A new legislation has just been passed in Scotland, which bans the use (including exhibition and performance) of wild animals in travelling circuses. This is the first ban in regard to animal welfare at travelling circuses that has been passed in the UK. However, Scotland does not have any travelling circuses which use wild animals […]
Italy to Save 2000 Animals by Implementing Ban on Circus Animals
Following in the recent footsteps of New York City and India, Italy have made the move to close 100 circuses, saving 2000 animals in the process. Over 70% of Italian citizens were in support of the ban, with organisations Animal Defenders International (ADI) and Lega Anti Vivisezione (LAV) working solidly to persuade legislators to seal […]
India Bans Use of All Animals in Circuses After Concerning Investigations
A ban on the use of all wild animals in circuses throughout India has been put in place. According to India Today, the ban was started by India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change after reports emerged of mistreatment of animals. The country’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act had previously held a ban on using bears, […]
David Attenborough Investigates Death of Elephant who Inspired Disney’s ‘Dumbo’
Sir David Attenborough, in a new BBC show, investigates both the life and history, and the suspicious death of the circus elephant who is known for inspiring Disney’s 1941 Dumbo. ‘Jumbo’ the elephant arrived at London Zoo in 1865, and was most loved by all, including Queen Victoria and her children. Alongside a team of experts […]
