Ringling Bros.: Bullhook Abuse and Lame Elephants
Watch a Ringling Bros. trainer strike an elephant named Tonka with a bullhook. Moments later, a bloody wound the size of a quarter can be seen behind Tonka’s left earflap.
She was crushed to death in front of her family. This incident and others around the world expose the sordid reality of exploiting animals for tourism.
Elephants like Viola don’t perform in circuses because they want to—they perform because they’re afraid of what will happen if they don’t.
Do you want to help Viola in person? Please join local PETA supporters at local demonstrations near you to help free Viola the elephant.
Tourists thought they were visiting sanctuaries—but PETA Asia’s investigation tells a very different story. Now, the Indonesian government is taking a stand.
