Wild Animals To Be Banned From Travelling Circuses
March 26th, 2010
Elephants, tigers and other wild animals will be banned from the family circuses under new animal welfare rules.
Widespread outrage at the use of animals will see the family circus tamed. Only domesticated animals, such as rabbits, cats and dogs, will be allowed to be used in live performances.
A public consultation by the government found a massive 94.5 per cent of people opposed the use of animals including tigers, elephants and kangaroos in performances.
Other animals used by circuses in England including lions, zebras, camels, llamas, reindeer, crocodiles and snakes, will all need to be rehomed, possibly in zoos and wildlife parks…
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I’m surprised that almost 95% of people turned out to be opposed to the use of tigers, etc. And I’m surprised at the new law, which is much more radical than I’d have expected.
Seems British people are more concerned about animal welfare than others? If so, good job.
And now, for zoos with cramped quarters to follow…