Thousands back call to ban wild animals in circuses

The article is called: ‘Thousands back call to ban wild animals in circuses’

The article is written by Martin Hickman, Consumer Affairs Correspondent at The Independent.

Webaddress: http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/thousands-back-call-to-ban-wild-animals-in-circuses-2280344.html

The Independent has been backed in its call for a ban on wild animals performing in circuses by thousands of people. Almost 3000 readers signed an online petition and hundreds more left messages of support on twitter and their website.

The circuses that use wild animals say that the animals are well taken care of, but animal welfare groups and vets say that enclosures smaller than those in zoos, constant travel and performances in front of loud crowds make wild animals unsuitable.

The government has not agreed on a ban. Actress Virginia McKenna responds: "If the Government hasn't thought it through, the public has – more than nine out of ten of us say a resounding no to the continued exploitation of wild animals in circuses in the name of so-called 'entertainment'."

I have to agree, I believe that wild animals belong in the wild and should not be used for entertainment. I feel the government should take the publics’ opinion into account and agree on a ban. People who want to see wild animals can go to a safari park or zoo and see them in a more natural environment. Wild animals doing tricks should not be a source of pleasure for people.