Video: Lame, Struggling Elephants Still on the Road With Ringling

Ringling still hauls ailing elephants around the country and forces them to perform.

Rep. Sam Farr Honored for Animal Advocacy Work

Kevin Nealon helps present California Rep. Sam Farr with a well-deserved honor.

44 Celebrities to Ringling: Retire All Exotic Animals NOW

Three years is too long for Ringling’s elephants to go on suffering, and the circus isn’t retiring its other animals at all. See the petition that 44 celebrities have signed.

Come One, Come None! Ringling Is Downsizing

Ringling is downsizing from three touring shows to two.

Go Ahead—Take This ‘Orca’ for a Ride

Meet the “orca” that was born to run.

Photo of the Day: Check Out the Parking Lot at Ringling’s Show

It was a lonely Saturday night for Ringling Bros.

Victory! Austin, Texas Latest City to Ban Bullhooks

The Austin City Council voted 10-1 to ban the use of bullhooks.

Kellogg’s Drops Support of Ringling Bros.

The company will no longer offer tickets to Ringling Bros. as a contest prize.

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Watch: Elephants Break Free from Circus, Throw Car

Three elephants who were being paraded through the streets left little doubt as to how they feel about being held captive and forced to perform.

Hundreds of Protestors Line the Streets as Ringling Pulls into L.A.

As California considers a statewide ban on bullhooks, SoCal residents come out in droves to let Ringling know how they feel about The Cruelest Show on Earth.

Ringling’s Celeb Outreach Backfires: Read RSVPs From Pam Anderson & Jillian Michaels

In a hilarious PR misstep, Ringling Bros. invited well-known anti-circus advocates Pamela Anderson and Jillian Michaels to its show at L.A.’s Staples Center.

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Victory! Richmond, Virginia, Latest City to Ban Bullhooks

Thanks to the Richmond City Council and the city’s compassionate residents, soon elephants will no longer be subjected to abuse and deprivation as part of circus performances.

Suspicious Elephant Death at Carson & Barnes Prompts PETA Complaint

PETA wants authorities to investigate whether circus’ failure to provide adequate veterinary care to long-suffering elephant led to death.

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Photo of the Day: After Seeing PETA’s Circus Protest, This Guy Did Something Amazing

This is what makes standing outside in the cold wearing little more than body paint and elephant masks worthwhile.

Chained Circus Protesters Take on Cruelty at the Capitol

Do bodypainted ladies standing outside get attention? You bet they do.

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