Bolivia bans all circus animals- • Law defines use of animals in circus an act of cruelty

[kpete]

Bolivia bans all circus animals

• Law defines use of animals in circus an act of cruelty
• 'Groundbreaking' move follows undercover inquiry

Bolivia has enacted what animal rights activists are calling the world's first ban on all animals in circuses.

A handful of other countries have banned the use of wild animals in circuses, but the Bolivian ban includes domestic animals as well.

The law, which states that the use of animals in circuses "constitutes an act of cruelty", took effect on 1 July with operators given a year to comply, according to the bill's sponsor, Ximena Flores.

The law was proposed after an undercover investigation by the nonprofit-making London-based group Animal Defenders International (ADI) found widespread abuse in circuses operating in Bolivia.

more:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jul/31/bolivia-bans-circus-animals

[Texasgal]

1. Good for them!

Circus's are a disgusting display of animal cruelty!

[Skip Intro]

2. That's excellent. K&R!

[dana_b]

3. great news - I hope other countries follow! n/t

[Judi Lynn]

4. Such a good, conscientious decision. What kind of people really want to participate in something

which is so brutal to utterly helpless creatures which have no where to hide, no where to be safe and out of harm's way? It would drive a human being mad, or he/she would die of heartbreak first.

People who would enjoy it are not well motivated and shouldn't be encouraged at the expense of living animals.

[dhill926]

5. good for them........n/t

[Mrs. Overall]

6. This is good news. Animals forced to perform in circuses is absolutely heartbreaking.

[flvegan]

7. Excellent news. Hopefully one day the US will catch up in this regards.