New French Law Bans the Use of Wild Animals in the Circus
France has become the latest country to officially ban the use of wild animals in the circus and other live-performing acts.
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After Shutting Down In 2017, Ringling Bros. Circus Returns In 2023 Without Animals: Report
Feld Entertainment will bring back the Greatest Show on Earth in 2023 with a focus on human performers, reports said.
Herd of endangered elephants found in Quang Nam | Environment | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
A herd of eight Asian elephants – an endangered species listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – has been found living in an elephant conservation area in Nong Son district, central Quang Nam province.
Efforts to conserve elephants in Dak Lak | Videos | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
The People’s Committee of the central highlands’ province of Dak Lak and the Animals Asia Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on adopting an elephant-friendly tourism model. The MoU aims to end the use of elephant rides and other activities affecting the welfare of elephants in tourism and at festivals, contributing to conservation efforts in the province.