Guest guest Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Dear Dr Wedderburn, Mr Laidlaw and AAPN colleagues, The following article in Indian Express yesterday was quite intriguing for our zoo project. I don't agree with all the allegations of the circus owners but there is an element of truth in what they are saying. I have observed confiscated circus animals in dismal conditions in zoos in Patna and Bangalore. It is also true that some circuses are exhibiting their big cats to raise money, apparently because they don't have the requisite funds to look after them. Best wishes and kind regards, Yours sincerely, Friday , August 12, 2005 NO MONKEY BUSINESS THIS: CIRCUS OWNERS ALLEGE THEIR ANIMALS ARE DYING IN ZOOS Circuses struggling to survive Express News Service Ambala, August 11: ANIMALS freed from different circus companies by the government under the Wildlife Act are languishing in government zoos. According to the manager of Apollo Circus, a number of tigers, lions, bears, monkeys and other animals have also died due to lack of facilities in these zoos. These circuses too are struggling for their survival. Stating this, the manager of Apollo circus, R.K. Yadav, said his circus had handed over 18 tigers and lions which were taken to Sariska National Park, where he alleged, they were not looked after well. Also, he alleged, that large number of animals taken from different circuses, were missing. Talking to mediapersons on the opening day of a circus show at Ambala Cantonment today, Yadav said earlier the court had allowed them to keep the animal on the condition that they were not used in the shows but later this was also withdrawn as it was held that many of the circuses had been displaying the animals and charging money from the spectators. He said while circuses were patronised in the USA, Russia and other countries, these were neglected in India. He regretted that the Indian government had not given the circuses the status of an industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Dear Subhobroto, Management at Zoos/Rescue centre is not always improper. Many of the circus animals have been already crippled due to constant travelling in uncomfortable cages and small area for movement. Many times these are suffering from many infectious diseases like Tuberculosis etc. as they remain in close contact with many potential carriers. Most of the animal welfare persons were of the view that the five wild animals (Lion, Tiger, Monkey, Bears and Panther), which have been banned from performance under Prevention of Cruelty to animals Act 1960,and their ownership was also cancelled, should not be moved from here and there and be kept at one place .It will give them opportunity to stressfree life till the case is finally decided by Supreme Court of India. Some times animals are crippled to gain control upon them like removing teeth, making them blind, declawing them in the performance Business. Here is the copy of letter, which gives the names of countries/Cities where Animal Performance is banned. Please also find a copy of Performing Animals registration Rules 2001.The Circus in question is not registered with Animal Welfare Board of India,for performing animals. They go on accusing others for selfish motives. Dr.Sandeep K.Jain. On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 Ghosh wrote : >Dear Dr Wedderburn, Mr Laidlaw and AAPN colleagues, > The following article in Indian Express yesterday was quite intriguing for our zoo project. I don't agree with all the allegations of the circus owners but there is an element of truth in what they are saying. I have observed confiscated circus animals in dismal conditions in zoos in Patna and Bangalore. It is also true that some circuses are exhibiting their big cats to raise money, apparently because they don't have the requisite funds to look after them. > Best wishes and kind regards, > > Yours sincerely, > > > > >Friday , August 12, 2005 >NO MONKEY BUSINESS THIS: CIRCUS OWNERS ALLEGE THEIR ANIMALS ARE DYING IN ZOOS > >Circuses struggling to survive > >Express News Service > >Ambala, August 11: ANIMALS freed from different circus companies by the government under the Wildlife Act are languishing in government zoos. According to the manager of Apollo Circus, a number of tigers, lions, bears, monkeys and other animals have also died due to lack of facilities in these zoos. > >These circuses too are struggling for their survival. Stating this, the manager of Apollo circus, R.K. Yadav, said his circus had handed over 18 tigers and lions which were taken to Sariska National Park, where he alleged, they were not looked after well. Also, he alleged, that large number of animals taken from different circuses, were missing. > >Talking to mediapersons on the opening day of a circus show at Ambala Cantonment today, Yadav said earlier the court had allowed them to keep the animal on the condition that they were not used in the shows but later this was also withdrawn as it was held that many of the circuses had been displaying the animals and charging money from the spectators. > >He said while circuses were patronised in the USA, Russia and other countries, these were neglected in India. He regretted that the Indian government had not given the circuses the status of an industry. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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