In the wild, bears don't ride bicycles, tigers don't jump through fiery hoops, and elephants don't stand upright on their hind legs. Circuses portray a distorted view of wildlife.

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Shrine Circus: Every Ticket Funds Cruelty to Animals
Shrine Circuses have deplorable records of cruelty to animals, serious violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act, and animal attacks resulting in injury and even death. Ask the Shriners to switch to fundraisers that do not harm animals.
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Lota Succumbs to Tuberculosis
Tragically, on February 9, 2005, just when Lota and Misty were settling into a peaceful existence at The Elephant Sanctuary, Lota passed away.
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Elephant Attacks Handler at Ringling’s Breeding Compound
On April 13, an elephant handler was trampled and critically injured by an elephant at Ringling’s breeding center in Polk City, Fla. Injuries and deaths resulting from altercations between circus handlers and animals are not uncommon in the circus industry.
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Tigers Threaten California Students
A California kindergartener was attacked by a tiger taken to his school, yet California schools continue to host big-cat displays. PETA is urging the California Department of Education to discourage exotic-animal displays in California schools.
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Ringling Breeds Misery
Baby elephants born through Ringling’s captive-breeding program suffer death, injuries, beatings, premature separation from their mothers, illness, and a cruel birthing process. PETA is calling on the USDA to strengthen protection for baby elephants.
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