Lakshmanan's journey from a young circus enthusiast to a seasoned trainer bore witness to rise and fall of the circus ...

photo by SGr Captive wild animals in circuses endure countless hours confined to cramped cages and trailers as they are hauled from show to show. They are often subjected to cruel training methods to ...

Once upon a time, a trip to the circus was a cherished family tradition, a magical escape from everyday life. But times have changed dramatically. Animal rights protests have cast a shadow over ...

Russian animal rights campaigner Yuri Koretskikh has led calls to ban live animals in circuses. He said ... non-consensual training regiment. When the final curtain falls they are slammed ...

Gregory Popovich loves animals and he loves theater. At the age of 12, Popovich was a fourth-generation professional circus performer, traveling with the Moscow Circus and Ringling Brothers in Kyiv, ...

Massachusetts has banned the use of wild animals in circuses. Governor Maura Healey signed into law the bill that makes Massachusetts the 11th state to prohibit the use of elephants, big cats, ...

While animal rights activists were waging war on the McLaren Circus, the festive spectacle reaped the rewards of its well-attended performances last weekend in Barberton, Mpumalanga.

Animal circus shows have a long history in Russia and remain popular to this day, despite coming under scrutiny in recent years, with many accusing the shows of exploitation and abuse.

takes a stand against wild animals performing in the McLaren and other circuses. > Photos: Jacqueline Herbst While animal rights activists were waging war on the McLaren Circus, the festive ...

Terrifying footage captured the moment the female bear floored tamer Sergei Prichinich, 48, and pinned him to the ground as alarmed spectators looked on in horror in Biysk., in the Altay kray ...