2007-07-17 - Aiken, United States. MEGAN ELLIOTT
A gentle giant will roam through the USC Aiken Convocation Center's main arena with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The elephant is a 23-year-old Asian male. He works closely with his trainer, Patty Zerbini. The elephant is a product of the Ringling Brothers Center for Elephant Conservation, which is located in Polk County, Fla. The center is dedicated to the preservation of the Asian elephant as an endangered species. There are only 35,000 Asian elephants left in the world.
2007-07-17 - Ayrshire, United Kingdom.
The last touring elephant in Britain has been banned from the big tent in Ayrshire after animal campaigners raised objections. Anne, who is aged 54 and suffers from arthritis, is believed to be one of the oldest elephants in Europe. East Ayrshire Council agreed with the Bobby Roberts Super Circus that Anne would not be used for commercial purposes during the run in Kilmarnock. Animal rights campaigners welcomed the decision.
2007-07-12 - Newmarket, Canada. Tamsyn Burgmann
They say an elephant never forgets. And it's likely York Regional Police and some startled early risers won't be able to forget what they saw in a Newmarket neighbourhood early Friday morning, three elephants wandering loose around the area. Cops responded to Yonge and Eagle Sts. around 2:30am, when some night owl residents spotted what appeared to be several pachyderms wandering around outside their doors.
2007-07-02 - Balatonlelle, Hungary. All Hungary News
An elephant owned by the Hungarian National Circus escaped from the company's tent in Balatonlelle on Saturday, one day after the circus premiered its new show in the town. Szandra, a 30-year-old female elephant who has starred in James Bond movies, pulled the poles of the "electric shepherd" from the ground, then stepped over the wires and left the camp. Early Saturday morning, she was seen grazing on a nearby field. The circus director was immediately notified, and did not have any problems he...
2007-06-27 - Phoenix, United States. John Faherty
There is something particularly weird about the sight of 10 elephants making their way through downtown Phoenix. To see an animal whose natural habitat in Southeast Asia taking a right from First Street onto Jackson Street is jarring. The short walk from the train tracks to US Airways Center on Tuesday was part marketing ploy to announce that the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is in town and begins performing tonight.
2007-06-07 - Longmont, United States. John Fryar and Rachel Carter
Randy Peterson, Carson & Barnes head elephant handler for the circus performing here, says he wishes people concerned about the welfare of the three elephants under his care would see for themselves how the animals are treated. Peterson said it’s unfortunate protesters don’t see what we do 24 hours a day. He has a three-person crew working with him to tend to the three female Asian elephants — Isla, Opal and Ila — that are part of the Carson & Barnes animal menagerie.
2007-06-04 - Highlands Ranch, United States.
The Carson and Barnes Circus rolled into Highlands Ranch on June 1 through June 3, erecting their big top tent filled with with a three-ring stage, acrobat wires and enough seats to pack in the anxious crowds toting hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and children clutching light-up toys. Before the show, children could feed the numerous goats and llamas, take a ride on a camel or elephant or jump around an inflatable castle.
2007-05-01 - Highlands Ranch, United States. Valerie Miller
The Carson & Barnes Circus and the Miller-Byrd families have established the Endangered Ark Foundation to provide for endangered species, and operate a breeding program for the extremely endangered Asian elephant. This facility had its grand opening and dedication in 2003. Three and half year old baby elephant, Obert, is very special to the circus family, as one of the highlights of this breeding program.
2007-04-29 - Hanoi, Vietnam.
50 years after its birth, Vietnamese circus seems to have come to a cul-de-sac. Old items, which used to be popular but are now unable to keep audiences awake are still being performed. The animal stock of the biggest circus troupe in the south isn’t very impressive either. There are only an old elephant, 4 skinny and tiny monkeys, and 5 or 6 dogs. It is yet an impossible dream to own such animals as tigers, lions or crocodiles.
2007-04-27 - Peoria, United States. Rachel Stein
Elephants, pythons, motorbikes, trapeze, it took three semis to get them here. The day starts with a bath for the elephants. Susie the elephant is listening to her trainer and following his signals. Garden Brother's President and Producer of Ian Garden said, "These three old girls that we have they're Asian females. They understand probably over a hundred different English words, commands."
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