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| above : one of the thirty baby elephants that were captured in august 1998 from botswana, after a fight for their release of five they were again recatuured on january17 (including the above ) by an animal dealer and sold to be "trained" for an "ecotourist" venture by the same people who originaly abused them and have animal cruelity charges pending. the "traing " was so tourturous that one babies trunk got partially severed. if you want to help save these precious babies go here |
| above : lota was born in 1950,traped when she was 4 and is now "owned" by a corporation that leases herr out to circus, she is very thin and is believed to be sick PETA is working for her realise so that sje may finally retire, to read her horic story and help in her release go here |
| above: Tyke a 20 year old elephant being gunned down after she broke out of her confinement and tried to leave the circus to read his story go here |
| Animals that live in circuses have a dismal life of domination, confinement and violent training. It is standard practice to BEAT, SHOCK, AND WHIP them to make them perform ridiculous tricks that they cannot comprehend. !!!!!!!!!!! |
| above: the bat, a standard trianing weapon, along with sticks, axe handles and metal pipes. They are used to hit and beat restrained animals to break their spirits and show them whos boss. |
| above: Elephants are chained by one or both front and hind legs during training sessions, transport and often between shows. |
| above: The bullhook or ankus, has a long handle with a sharp hook. It is used to discipline elephants. Trainers embedthe hook into the soft tissue behind the ears and inside the mouth or tender spots under the chin and around the feet. |
| above: Muzzles are used on animals like bears in an attempt to keep them subdued and to discourage them from protecting themselves if they feel threatened. It can interfere with vision and respiration. |
| left: this horse collapsed in the stree from exhaustion from being forced to pull a cart for far too long and without sufficent rests. |