
A march against Mexico City's pending ban on circus animals was held Tuesday by 1,000 clowns, jugglers and animal trainers.
The law, aimed at stopping animal abuse in circuses, was passed by the city council Monday but is still awaiting signature from leftist Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera.
Advertisement
Circus performers are appalled that the new rule slaps a blanket ban on the use of animals in shows -- a rule they said would harm and in some cases end their jobs -- instead of creating an inspection system.
And oddly, they said, the law does not ban animals in other public shows such as bullfights.
"We have already demonstrated that we do not harm our animals. They are part of our family!" said Isaid Berti, an animal trainer, weeping.
Berti, a fifth generation performer in a circus now working in Monterrey, said, "we have watched these animals be born and take care of them their whole lives. How would we abuse them?"
Berti, 27, acknowledged that animal abuse does happen in some circuses.
"So why should those who have done no wrong pay the price for those who have?" He suggested an inspection system for the massive city's estimated 50 circuses.
Most of Mexico does allow animals in circuses, but five states currently ban them, in addition to Mexico City's planned prohibition.
Source: AFP
"We have already demonstrated that we do not harm our animals. They are part of our family!" said Isaid Berti, an animal trainer, weeping.
Advertisement
Berti, a fifth generation performer in a circus now working in Monterrey, said, "we have watched these animals be born and take care of them their whole lives. How would we abuse them?"
Berti, 27, acknowledged that animal abuse does happen in some circuses.
"So why should those who have done no wrong pay the price for those who have?" He suggested an inspection system for the massive city's estimated 50 circuses.
Most of Mexico does allow animals in circuses, but five states currently ban them, in addition to Mexico City's planned prohibition.
Source: AFP
Advertisement
Advertisement
|
Advertisement
Latest Lifestyle and Wellness News

Amid the challenges of caring for newborns and toddlers, a study notes a rising trend of new parents seeking social media's help for managing their children.

Lack of friends and family visits is tied to a 39% increased risk of mortality that can be used to develop effective therapies associated with social isolation.

Compared to wearing sun-protective clothes and avoiding the sun, using sunscreen is the least effective way to prevent sunburn on the skin.

Bacterial diversity in the human gut is benefited by eating fruit and vegetables with microorganisms of probiotic and health-promoting characteristics.

New research challenges the common notion that couples achieve better weight loss results.