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Spain bans elephants in circuses

Spain bans elephants in circuses

The law will also ban the sale of pets in shops, prevent the use of impose prison sentences on animal abusers, and turn zoos into wildlife recovery centres. The legislation was first tabled in 2022, and was approved by Spain’s Congress on February 9. It will be rubber...
French circus brings in holographic animals act

French circus brings in holographic animals act

The French company’s “100% Humain” show, now on tour exclusively in France, showcases projected images of a lion, elephant, and even some beluga whales alongside its human performers, who are illuminated by a massive LED light display and accompanied by a live...
No more elephants at Ringling Bros circus

No more elephants at Ringling Bros circus

For about two decades, elephants that performed with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus were sent to a reserve in central Florida when they became too old to balance on two legs and parade around arenas doing tricks and dancing for large crowds. Animal...
France to ban use of wild animals in circuses

France to ban use of wild animals in circuses

The transition will take several years and existing animal shows will receive government support to switch to a new model, Environment Minister Barbara Pompili told a news conference. She said the measures would affect about 80 circuses, which have some 230 animals,...