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Scotland Becomes First Country in the UK to Ban Wild Animal...

Scotland has become the first country in the United Kingdom to ban wild animals in travelling circuses. According to animal welfare campaigners, the legislation, which...

New York Bans Elephants in Circuses

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill last month banning elephant acts for entertainment purposes. "Elephants will no longer be subjected to this cruel abuse" Gov....

Illinois Bans Travelling Elephant Acts

Illinois has made a revolutionary decision to become the first state to ban travelling elephant acts, including circuses. The law was signed by Governor Bruce...

Slovakia to Ban Wild Animals in Circuses by 2018

Slovakia is introducing a veterinary law amendment that will include the banning of wild animals in circuses by 2018. According to Lonely Planet, the aim...

Children in Sweden Ask the Government to Ban Wild-Animal Circuses

Several children joined PETA and Swedish animal-protection group Djurens Rätt and gathered in Stockholm to hand deliver a petition that rounded up over 20,000 signatures asking for the...

Dublin Bans Use of Animals in Circuses

Dublin, the capital of Ireland, has banned the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. The city council of Dublin recently signed legislation that banned...

Rhode Island Senate Passes Bill To Ban The Use Of Bullhooks...

Rhode Island has become the first American state to ban the use of bullhooks on elephants in circuses/travelling shows, now that the Rhode Island...