It was absurd for Dan Hinnenkamp, the writer of the April 26 commentary, "Circus animals benefit by putting on a show," to suggest elephants -- who have a deeply entrenched need for family -- enjoy ...

Apr. 4—KINGSTON — Silvie Pomicter, President of Voice of the Animals, Tuesday said that animals forced to perform in circuses aren't trained to do confusing, uncomfortable, and even frightening tricks ...

Cirque du Soleil, a Canadian import and America’s most profitable circus, is animal-free but full of animalized human performers. Courtesy: Cirque du Soleil In 1917, the publication of a posthumous ...

A handful of protestors rallied outside the El Paso County Coliseum, where the Carden Circus is taking place, with half a dozen shows scheduled through the weekend. Some of the protestors on Thursday ...

At a time when some circuses, like Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, have dropped animal acts, Loomis Bros. Circus – which is coming to Sarasota next month – is still forcing animals to perform. And ...

When the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus closed down in May 2017, a victim of changing tastes and years of protests by animal-rights groups, The Greatest Show on Earth seemed like the ...

Two law enforcement officers were treated for smoke inhalation after rescuing five zebras, four camels and a miniature horse when their transport vehicle caught fire Jan. 27 on Interstate 69. The ...

The Big Top’s days in the Golden State could soon be numbered; California lawmakers voted Monday to outlaw the use of circus performing animals. The state Senate voted unanimously for the Senate Bill ...