http://www.ringlingbeatsanimals.com/
(Not for the truly sensitive)
Photos reveal that trainers cruelly wrestle baby elephants using
ropes, sharp hooks, and electric shocks in order to force them to
learn tricks.
PETA's circus page:
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-in-entertainment/circuses.aspx
On Jan 17, 2011, at 12:22 PM, RoryGoff wrote:
* * * Just as an anecdotal aside, by chance my wife and I were
present at a circus in Florida about 20 years ago, and we were both
struck by the strong, self-aware presence of the elephants. We had
done some "animal-whispering" over the years, were concerned about
the elephants' welfare, and "asked" them how they were faring.
On Jan 17, 2011, at 10:32 AM, whynotnow7 wrote:
Before the Ringling Bros. show in San Jose, it is possible to visit
the back lot, where the animals are tended. I have spoken with the
animal caretakers for that circus and they take good care of the
animals. It shows too.
