# Circus Animal: Statement by ADI elephants killed

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/04/circus-animal-statement-adi-response-traveling-killed-spain/
- Published: 2018-04-03T00:15:19-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## Introduction to Circus Animals

Unfortunate circus animals and elephants [news](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/08/s-a-f-e-campaign-debuts-special-elephant-themed-itineraries/)!
So it seems again [tragedy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/08/s-a-f-e-campaign-debuts-special-elephant-themed-itineraries/)
has struck another group of circus elephants. Another example of animals in [traveling](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/02/lion-ark-a-documentary-on-animal-rights-and-conservation/)
shows.  After a truck transporting five circus elephants. That’s from Circo Gottani
crashed on the A-30 today. Located near Albacete, Spain. Firstly and reportedly 
two elephants became injured. Moreover and one animal was thereby tragically killed.

So step right up, folks! The circus is in town, but the spotlight’s shifting. Gone
are the days when majestic elephants and roaring tigers were the main attraction.
Today, we’re witnessing a seismic shift in how we view animal entertainment. It’s
not just about the glitz and glamour anymore; it’s about the heart and soul of these
incredible creatures.

### A New Circus 

Imagine a world where the only thing jumping through hoops is our imagination. That’s
the future we’re heading towards, and it’s happening faster than you can say “abracadabra.”
From Massachusetts to California, states are rolling out the red carpet for a new
kind of circus – one where the stars are human acrobats, not captive animals.

### More Compassionate Circuses 

But here’s the million-dollar question: Is this the end of an era or the beginning
of a more compassionate one? As we pull back the curtain on traditional circus practices,
we’re uncovering a story that’s part nostalgia, part controversy, and all about 
evolving our relationship with the animal kingdom.

So, buckle up, dear readers. We’re about to take a wild ride through the changing
landscape of circus entertainment, where the only thing more impressive than a lion’s
roar is the roar of public opinion demanding change. Let’s dive into this circus
revolution and see if we can find the balance between spectacle and compassion. 
After all, the show must go on – but maybe not quite as we remember it.

### This was a terrible incident for the circus

It symbolizes all that is wrong with the use circus animal elephants. Hence, instead
of a life in the [wild](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/06/monkey-animal-laboratory-brutality-on-farms-as-adi-exposes/),
circus elephants get carted around the country. As well, they are confined and forced
to do circus acts. Please don’t visit a circus with animals. This will help stop
their suffering today.

![circus animal in traveling](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/
2017/09/img_2045.jpg?resize=200%2C113&quality=52&ssl=1)

For context and in January, [four](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/09/african-elephant-park-wcs/)
circus elephant were stranded on the highway. That’s for hours. Then the bottom 
of the truck began to give way.  Furthermore, this was during the journey from Oklahoma
to Iowa.

### Studies about Circus Animals

in addition, studies of the use of wild circuses show that they cannot meet the 
physical or behavioral needs of wild animals.

![Circus animals. No more circus animal suffering](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.
com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_1165.jpeg?resize=300%2C138&quality=52&ssl=1)

##### Conclusion

In conclusion and animals confined in small spaces. Thereby deprived of physical
and social needs. Furthermore, they are spending excessive amounts of time shut 
in transporters. These animals are often seen behaving abnormally. For example, 
they are rocking. Then they are swaying and pacing. Sadly, these all signs indicating
that they are in distress.  More important, they are not coping with their environment.

In addition, ADI’s video evidence has shown how these animals get forced to do tricks.
They are forced through physical violence. Also, fear and intimidation.

Finally, circuses are a great way to teach children about animals. However, they
aren’t the right solution to animal welfare issues. They can only go so far in demonstrating
how easy it is to care for an animal. It takes a long time to train people. Especially
how to properly care for a circus animal. In order to change the minds of the public,
we need to create a large-scale educational campaign. One that showcases the many
benefits of responsible zoo and animal sanctuary immersion. Moreover as excellent
experiences for youth. It’s not about convincing them to give up their visits to
the circus. It’s about helping them make better informed choices. Most importantly
and about their leisure time.

We also need to make sure that circuses are not used as a means of circumventing
legal requirements for animal care and protection.

Finally, please visit www.stopcircussuffering.com [for more information](https://www.stopcircussuffering.com/).

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