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Ringling Brother Accused of Violating ESA

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FEBRUARY 6, 2009

of violating the Endangered Species Act when it uses bullhooks and chains to control its performing pachyderms. The treatment of circus elephants went on trial in federal court Wednesday with animal rights groups accusing Ringling Bros.

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Ringling Brothers Wins Court Case Over Elephant Abuse

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JANUARY 7, 2010

The ASPCA, Born Free USA (Animal Protection Institute), Animal Welfare Institute, Fund for Animals along with former Ringling animal trainer Tom Rider had accused the circus of shackling, confining and striking elephants with bullhooks, which have a sharp steel hook at one end.

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