Speech About Circus

Are animals created to entertain people as in the circus? The literal definition of a circus is a travelling oval-round place, usually a large tent where public entertainments take place (Cambridge dictionary online, n.d). However, it is not a precise definition, it only defines what a circus looks like. A circus is one of the places where animals are not treated properly. As it is known globally that circuses are using animals for entertainment shows that attract people among the past decades. Stunning the audience with spectacular animal jumps, flips, and any possible moves which could satisfy the crowd. In general, it is not logical to anyone to capture these wild animals from their natural habitat a teach them tricks to entertain

They consider these animals harmless, just because they obey their trainer and act cute in front of them (Prime, n.d ). Besides, parents let their children touch, feed, and even play with them. For example, when parents want to reward their children they allow them to come really close to these animals. Unfortunately, people are mistaken about their beliefs. These animals are still wild animals despite the fact that they are living in the circus, that doesn't change their nature. They still constitute a risk to people. In fact, there are dozens of incidents around the world because of the circus. To name a few, in Ireland, a twenty six year old elephant rammed and stepped over a circus employee in 2005. Another accident in Sydney circus, there is aggressive dog attacked a little boy, bit his arm, left its '' tooth mark '' on his elbow in 2007 (Captive Animals' protection society, 2010). Thus, it is not safe at all to get nearby contact with these wild

According to Prime (n.d) "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus boasts that it travels 30,000 miles for 11 months, and visits more than 140 cities in North America! '' (para,2). Animals usually travels in their small cages which is called beast wagons. Sometimes They put two lions together in small cages which lead to they became frustrated and fight with each other on space (Prime, n.d). In addition, they are chained for a long time whether they were traveling or not. Great British Circus, elephants are shackled up for 11 hours continuously as an inspector from CAPS has stated in 2007. (Captive Animals' protection society, 2010). Animals have to eat, drink, sleep and do everything in these small cages. Taking in consideration that these cages are not qualified for animal usage for several days. Even in the off-season, While circus is not moving, animals are not getting any extra space since they are prisoned in trucks ( Prime,