'Battle Lines' Over Elephants -- Activists, Circus Square Off in Court
The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current) › February 05, 2009
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WASHINGTON - The treatment of circus elephants went on trial in federal court Wednesday, with animal-rights groups accusing Ringling Bros. of violating the Endangered Species Act when it uses bullhooks and chains to control its performing pachyderms.
During opening statements, the two sides showed dueling videos that painted different portraits of the animals' lives under the big top.See the full content of this document
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'Battle Lines' Over Elephants -- Activists, Circus Square Off in Court
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Animal Welfare Institute ...
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