Ringling Bros.: Bullhook Abuse and Lame Elephants
Watch a Ringling Bros. trainer strike an elephant named Tonka with a bullhook. Moments later, a bloody wound the size of a quarter can be seen behind Tonka’s left earflap.
Footage of the gruesome incident proves yet again that animals do not belong in circuses.
A fatal incident that occurred at a ceremony in Kerala, India, serves as yet another grave warning about the exploitation of live elephants. PETA India is offering a compassionate solution.
Find out which circuses still use animals in 2025, where you can find animal-free circuses near you, and what you can do to help animals in circuses.
PETA’s campaign to end the use of animals in Shrine circuses has already resulted in numerous victories. Will you spare a minute to help secure another win?
