Critter News
FEBRUARY 6, 2009
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. of violating the Endangered Species Act when it uses bullhooks and chains to control its performing pachyderms.
Critter News
FEBRUARY 17, 2009
The charges state that “Ringling Bros. Four animal welfare groups brought suit against the circus back in 2003. A decision will soon come in a DC courtroom.
Critter News
OCTOBER 23, 2008
Finally, a cruelty suit against Feld Entertainment, which owns Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, is coming to trial. employee, claims the defendants inhumanely and illegally mistreat their Asian elephants and have done so for decades. On Monday, Federal Court Judge Emmet Sullivan will begin hearing testimony in the case.
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