There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
(11-18-2014, 02:03 AM)'brotherbear' Wrote: Not really. A circus is a profit making business. I'm not sure about today's circuses, but in the past, bears were fed as pure vegetarians with rarely a scrap of meat; to save money as the big cats were costly to feed. I believe that circus animals need a closer watch to insure their not being mistreated.
100% agree.
I have read a few circus performers and some seem to love their animals. But hearing this gentleman speak about big cats and what it actually takes to get a tiger or a lion to jump through a hoop on fire. He says that the only way is to scare them and mistreat them. He says big cats are actually quite shy and emotional. He truly believes all circuses mistreat their animals and no wild animal belongs in a circus. Which I whole heartedly agree with as well.