Over the centuries, animals have become the main focus of circus performances all over the world, but in recent history, mainly because of their trainers and the way the whole circus handles them, these animals There are more regulations on the use of living things. At the federal, regional and state levels, the legitimacy of the US circus industry has been significantly increased due to the negligence and abuse of the participating animals, the court's decision emphasizes the true importance of this issue It is.
Animal welfare organizations recorded many cases of animal atrocities while training circus animals. Animal rights body (PETA), an animal rights organization, believes circus animals are often harassed and physical abuse has always been a way to train circus animals. According to PETA, it is not permitted to give punishment that gives animal discomfort at the American Animal Welfare Act, but the trainer still violates this law and uses items such as Paul and bullfight hooks. According to PETA, in a secret investigation conducted by Carson and Burns Circus, a video clip indicating Tim Frisco, director of the animal caretaker, was taken in order to train the endangered Asian elephant and instruct other trainers "Make it hit the elephant's cow house as much as possible" Pour a sharp metal hook into the elephant's body and twist to painfully accompany it. "
Gram 3-6. After learning about the cruel treatment that an animal often receives, two six-year students persuade their classmates to boycott outdoor surveys of the circus, but buy an abused elephant and take it as shelter I gathered funds to send to. The conclusion may be a bit neat, but the story is very attractive and the character can be trusted. Books on sanctuaries of animal welfare and real life elephants are summarized. Gram 4-7. Maggie of 12 years old refused to dissect the worm in the seventh grade biology class. The mill advocated a balanced discussion on this issue, and all views were equally discussed. Surprisingly, this book does not provide a simple solution.
Over the years, animal rights organizations have fought with animals at the circus, and they are powerful opponents of a small family circus. Of course, the training method has changed dramatically since the age of steel cages and carriage wheels, and reform of animal welfare has planted animal breeding standards, which may result if it is not kept. Nevertheless, there are still some important cases in which animals are repulsively treated with circus. The secret nature of the circus' closed culture and revealing some of these incidents will certainly distrust the circus to many outsiders. In addition, many people feel that life in all kinds of cages is cruel, I think the circus is not suitable for animals.