Category — Ringling Bros.

The circus has arrived in Las Vegas but this year things might be different. Ringling Bros. is waiting a decision by a federal judge as to whether endangered elephants can be used in their circus. All of the circus elephants have foot problems from standing on concrete and from being forced to do tricks that are unnatural for the animal. – Las Vegas Now

An article against the use of elephants and other animals in the Ringling Bros. circus. – The Examiner

Almost half of New York City’s City Council Members have signed a bill that would “prohibit the display of wild or exotic animals for public entertainment or amusement”. Many animals, in addition to elephants, are included in the bill, although everyone admits this legislation is targeting Ringling Bros. and their use of elephants in the circus.

NYTimes.com

Representative Urban has been trying to push a bill through since 2005 that would require the humane treatment of elephants. This would impact the elephants that perform for the Ringling Bros. circus.

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Fairfield County Weekly

This morning was the 139th annual elephant walk in New York City. The Ringling’s Bros. circus has the elephants walk from the rail yard in Queens to Madison Sq. Garden.

NY Daily News

Here is some additional information about the closing arguments in the Ringling Brothers Circus elephant abuse case.

ABC News

The Ringling Bros. elephant abuse trial is coming to an end. There was no jury in this case so the judge will make the sole decision, which will be available this summer. It’s only March so I don’t know why it will take so long for their to be a verdict.

CNN.com

Information about the beginning of the elephant abuse trial against Ringling Brothers.

The Gazette

“According to the websites of the PETA and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), while many circuses are quick to advertise good old-fashioned family fun, the fine print tells a different story: the needless suffering of animals.” – Tails Of The City

“After more than eight years of legal wrangling, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and its parent company, Feld Entertainment, will finally stand trial to face charges that the circus abuses its Asian elephants in violation of the federal Endangered Species Act.” – TicketNews

“Thing is, Ringling Bros., unlike Cirque, has animals: Frisbee-catching dogs (with dog-catching women), llamas, tigers and elephants. An actual porcupine makes a cameo appearance to burst Tom the Clown’s balloon. And animals really appeal to the kids.” – cleveland.com

“A consortium of animal-rights and environmental groups are suing Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey in U.S. District Court, alleging that the circus illegally abuses animals protected under the endangered species act.” –

“It seems elephants and tigers and clown cars just don’t cut it anymore. (Oh, my.) Rap music, video screens and extreme acrobatic action are blowing the top off the big top at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus these days.” – San Jose Mercury News

“A spokesman for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey said Wednesday he doubts Oklahomans will be scared away from the circus next month by recent legal action accusing the company of chaining its elephants for days at a time.” – NewsOK.com

“A coalition of animal welfare groups says it has evidence that Ringling Bros. circus elephants are sometimes chained for days at a time.” – WXYZ.com

“Ten elephants from the Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus will make the trip from Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave., to the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC). The walk is expected to begin at about 3:30 p.m.’- The Daily Collegian Online