Circus
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 […]
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 […]
New York City Bans The Use of Wild Animals in Circuses
“Circuses are going to have to evolve and take animals out of the act or, like Ringling Brothers, go out of business.” — Edita Birnkrant Have you ever seen a genuinely happy circus animal? Probably not. Animals used for entertainment are removed from their natural habitat and spend their days being carted around and forced to […]
