Circus
Circus Acrobat Plunges 12 Feet to the Ground in 'Horrific' Accident
Jackie Louise Armstrong fell as she was performing her aerial act in the Zippos Circus Christmas show at the Winter Wonderland attraction in London's Hyde Park..
California Governor Signs Legislation Banning Sale of New Fur Products
The new law bans the sale and manufacturing of all new fur products throughout California, as well as placing restrictions on hunting and circuses.
Circus Performer Seriously Injured After 36-Foot Fall
"It was from a very, very high distance… it was pretty upsetting," said an audience member at the Circus Rio show in Adelaide.
Circus Tigers Turn on Trainer, Maul Him to Death Despite Rescue Attempts
More than 100 people tried to save Ettore Weber, who died during a rehearsal at an Italian circus Thursday evening.
'Love Nikki' Magic Circus Event Guide & Quiz Answers
The latest "Love Nikki" Magic Circus Event is here! Check out our complete guide to stage battles and quiz answers, here.
Angry Bear Jumps Off Skateboard, Attacks Circus Handler
"Perhaps he realised that another flogging was waiting for him, and he decided to attack first," Anastasia Mishcherina said.
Elephant Spotted Strolling Through Small German Town
Police called Kenia's visit "short and peaceful."
Elephants Loose on Highway After Truck Crash
The highway was closed for two hours while emergency workers tried to catch the animals.
Fugitive Hippo Caught After Going on Run From Circus
Spanish police caught up with the massive mammal after locals reported seeing a hippo standing in a field.
A Glimpse into P.T. Barnum's Mind Through His Own Words
The famed showman founded the Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Can the Circus Still be the Greatest Show on Earth?
After more than 100 years of tradition, the circus of 2017 is poised for a popular reinvention.
Elephant Paintings Sell for Hundreds of Dollars
"I only help her with changing the brushes," says her owner.
Why Taking a Selfie With a Tiger is an Act of Cruelty
110 million people visit cruel wildlife tourist attractions each year, oblivious to the animal abuse involved.
Inside Harry Houdini's NYC Home, Now for Sale
The famous magician and performer lived in a Harlem townhouse from 1904 to 1926. It's now listed for $4.6 million.
Cruelty to Circus Animals Is Not Entertainment
Watching a terrified tiger jump through a hoop is a depressing relic of the past.
Trump's Campaign: A Barnum and Bailey World
Trump may offer the worst solutions to America's problems, but he serves up his bunkum with a full-throated anger that provides temporary satisfaction.
Elephants Take Last Bow in 'Greatest Show on Earth'
Animal rights activists criticize Ringling Bros. retirement facility and the use of elephants in smaller circuses.
11 Ringling Circus Elephants Get an Early Retirement
Their human caretakers will visit the 9,000-pound animals in the Sunshine State.
Even Elephants Retire in Florida
Ringling Brothers's Center for Elephant Conservation is part day care, part school and part senior center for the company's circus herd.
What Happens to the Animals When the Circus Leaves Town?
As governments ban circus animals, advocates are stepping in to save the creatures.
Swedish Council Bans Elephants From Town Centre
Swedish town of Kalmar rules that circus animals are forbidden from town centre streets
Zimbabwe Reportedly Plans to Export 'a Hundred' Baby Elephants to China
The news has unsurprisingly prompted outrage from animal rights activists and critics across the world