Hey Circuses, Can We Just Not?
This week we discuss a total bummer in the form of circus animal ethics. So much of a bummer, Jon made me record a disclaimer. But! It’s incredibly important in our opinions. We learned a lot about some of the seedier things that goes on behind the scenes like bullhooks, arthritis, and canned hunts. Please give it a consideration. But if it’s not your thing we totally get it!
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http://www.circopedia.org/SHORT_HISTORY_OF_THE_CIRCUS
http://www.historyofcircus.com/
https://www.history-magazine.com/circuses.html
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/nfca/researchandarticles/circushistory
https://www.thailandelephants.org/single-post/2016/09/05/History-of-Elephant-use-in-Circuses
https://www.thoughtco.com/circus-comes-to-town-4066937
https://www.animallaw.info/article/animals-circuses-and-laws-governing-them#s26
https://www.animal-ethics.org/animal-exploitation-section/animals-used-for-entertainment-and-as-companions-introduction/circuses-shows/
https://www.paws.org/get-involved/take-action/explore-the-issues/circus-cruelty/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww8YQKpTu-4
https://awionline.org/awi-quarterly/spring-2018/states-and-cities-opting-out-circus-animal-acts
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