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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Once again people associated with the animal rights group PETA ( letter , June 19) have tried to disparage the commitment circuses have for animal care and conservation. Despite the claims made in the letter, circuses like Ringling Bros. 1 reason for coming is our animals.

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Ringling Brother Accused of Violating ESA

Critter News

The treatment of circus elephants went on trial in federal court Wednesday with animal rights groups accusing Ringling Bros. We can't afford to waste any individual member, whether it be for entertainment or experimentation.