Exotic Animals: The Value Of Life For Large Circus Animals

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Families across the world visit local zoos and circuses to have a relaxing, enjoyable day. However, did it ever cross your mind how the animals feel physically or mentally? Exotic animals that we love visiting at these places are behind bars, held captive against their will for their entire lives. For some of these creatures they are they are born being constantly watched by strangers day after day. Life for larger circus animals seems far worse as they are encaged in prison cell that is incompatible for their size. Unfortunately they lack the availability to wander around in their natural habitat. In comparison to zoo animals, circus animals live far worse as they are forced to perform tricks stunts; if they choose to go against the

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