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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. In the United States, 10 million fans a year see a Ringling Bros.

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Suit Against Circus Owners Goes to Trial

Critter News

employee, claims the defendants inhumanely and illegally mistreat their Asian elephants and have done so for decades.