Many Americans enjoy taking their children to the circus and watching elephants perform all kinds of tricks. The big friendly creatures appear to be so happy and willing to be there to entertain the crowd.
But is this really true?
The issue will be debated in court today February 4th and will be tried by Judge Emmit G. Sullivan, without jury.
The lawsuit is by a merger of animal rights groups and is against the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, accused of torturing elephants with clubs and bull hooks, among other things.
Let’s all hope that Judge Sullivan rules in favor of the elephants as justice for these circus animals is long overdue. If a dog is abused, everyone is enraged but yet we turn a blind eye to the suffering elephants. They are just as smart, friendly, and loyal as dogs, and they have a great memory as well.
We need to stop the cruelty! Here are just some of the reasons why:
But is this really true?
The issue will be debated in court today February 4th and will be tried by Judge Emmit G. Sullivan, without jury.
The lawsuit is by a merger of animal rights groups and is against the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, accused of torturing elephants with clubs and bull hooks, among other things.
Let’s all hope that Judge Sullivan rules in favor of the elephants as justice for these circus animals is long overdue. If a dog is abused, everyone is enraged but yet we turn a blind eye to the suffering elephants. They are just as smart, friendly, and loyal as dogs, and they have a great memory as well.
We need to stop the cruelty! Here are just some of the reasons why:Clubs, electric prods, and bull hooks are among the items used to punish the elephants. Trainers use the bull hooks to puncture their skin in sensitive areas such as: behind the ears, underneath the chin, some spots of the trunk, around the feet, inside the ear and mouth, and in and around the anus.
(picture to the right: areas where bull hooks are used to puncture elephants)
Chaining may cause irritation and itching. Poor husbandry may contribute to poor foot health like: cracked or infected toenails and even overgrown nails. Also, due to frequent travel, stress, poor nutrition, contact with infected elephants, and inconsistent food and water supply, circus elephants are prone to contracting tuberculosis, TB. It can be spread from humans to animals and vice versa.
And these are just some of the cruel practices and health risks associated with circus elephants. Imagine all the endless cruelty they have to endure.
(picture to the right: areas where bull hooks are used to puncture elephants)
Chaining may cause irritation and itching. Poor husbandry may contribute to poor foot health like: cracked or infected toenails and even overgrown nails. Also, due to frequent travel, stress, poor nutrition, contact with infected elephants, and inconsistent food and water supply, circus elephants are prone to contracting tuberculosis, TB. It can be spread from humans to animals and vice versa.
And these are just some of the cruel practices and health risks associated with circus elephants. Imagine all the endless cruelty they have to endure.
Elephants are not meant to be enslaved for our entertainment so let's remove their shackles and set them free.
Want to get involved with this issue? Visit: http://www.circuses.com/ (where alot of information from this blog was obtained)
i think is awesome u have this kind of information for everybody... i live in mexico, and here there is not much information about this particular situation.
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