A Circus Elephant
As you might be aware, I previously reported on allegations of animal cruelty and a lawsuit made by the ASPCA towards Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Just today, a video surfaced that shows trainers and staff of the self-proclaimed “Greatest Show on Earth” allegedly beating, striking, slapping the elephants (and some tigers) unnecessarily and unprovoked with painful instruments, and one employee is heard calling an elephant “a fat ass.” Apparently, this demonstrates the state of mind that some of these handlers have while working with the animals. This footage also displays the devastating effects that these actions have on the pachyderms, from incessant swaying to outright crying.
Of course, you can make your own judgment about the video, but it looks to be very alarming and doesn’t cast Ringling or their backers in a good light. I ask you to please boycott Ringling Bros. and choose another means of seeing animals whether it be on the National Geographic Channel, a natural preserve where animals are free to roam in their own habitat, or a place without the abuse of humans.
Click below to watch the undercover video of these circus animals allegedly being abused. *Warning: the images are graphic and foul language is used.
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Click below to watch the video narrated by actress Kathy Najimy about baby elephants allegedly being abused and dying in the care of Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus. *Warning: graphic images
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Click here to write to Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack urging the USDA to force Ringling to release these animals from their care.
Click here to read the letter that Hollywood director, Darren Aronofsky (“The Wrestler”) penned on the way Ringling Bros. handles their animals to Taconic Investments, supporters of the circus on Coney Island.
Click here to sign a petition to stop Ringling’s expansion into Coney Island.
Click here for a list of animal free circuses. Cirque du Soleil is also a great option and travels all over the world.
