Behind the scene training of animals for circus acts in China. Animals (made to) perform tricks like this is not normal behavior for a wild animal. Their spirits are often broken down so that they can be submissive to the “trainers”. Can you imagine being torn from your family and then enslaved your entire life to perform “tricks”? Empathy is when you can put yourself in someone’s shoes. That is where the thoughtfulness and compassion comes from. There is no empathy in the animal entertainment b

3.2K views · 106 reactions | We’re in Georgia with a massive message for Yaarab Shrine Circus  Animals don’t want to be forced to perform demeaning tricks—leave the circus acts to consenting humans! | PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) | Facebook

Wollongong City Council is under pressure from PETA to ban circus acts that use exotic animals. However Stardust Circus has hit back, saying it follows an extremely strict code of practice. | WIN News Illawarra