“There were highly talented gymnasts training in the same space as other people developing circus skills and these energies started to meld into each other,” he explained, noting that North ...

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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

There's also the Carden herd of Asian elephants, clowns and much more. With talent from across the globe including Africa, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

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 ...