1. The Tormented Lives of Circus Animals
Most of the animals circuses so proudly display to their audiences are wild creatures that are in need of a space that portrays their natural environment. ... Unfortunately, this was not the only incident in which Ringling Bros. ... In 1999 the Ringling Bros were charged a fee of 20,000 for the death of Benjamin and Kenny, two baby elephants (Merrit). ... Furthermore, the circus is not appropriate environment for wild creatures. ... According to Sam Farr, representative of The Captive Elephant Accident Prevention Act, riding circus elephants caused 28 deaths and 70 injuries from 1983 to 2004 ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate