Yet another elephant snaps after being pushed to the brink, and yet another human life is lost. This didn’t need to happen.
California joins Rhode Island, becoming the second state to ban a weapon used to beat and intimidate elephants.
These stories highlight the danger of placing wild animals pushed to the breaking point in close contact with the humans who exploit them.
One state down, 49 more to go …
The Shriners owe the public an explanation for their outdated, cruel decision to exploit beleaguered elephant Nosey.
Ringling Bros. employees co-authored a paper published in a leading medical journal, and let’s just say that it has some problems.
She hadn’t seen another elephant in years.
This isn’t an isolated incident.
Ringling Bros. is no longer forcing animals to perform. Now let’s get lions, tigers, and other animals out of the circus, too.
People, PLEASE. Leave animal abuse off your travel itinerary.
Elephants forced to give rides are separated from their families and beaten with bullhooks until they no longer have the will to resist.
Following a PETA complaint, OSHA fines the Fort Worth Zoo $12,500.
Two venues say no to elephant acts after hearing from PETA.
Elephants are some of the world’s most awe-inspiring animals. They are also among the most abused when forced to entertain the public by “giving” rides.
And “retirement” at an abusive Ringling-owned breeding farm doesn’t count.
