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Animals at the Zoo- Pros & Cons:
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Animals in a circus-
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus ("The Greatest Show on Earth") closed in 2017 after 146 years. The iconic circus declined in recent years due to high operating costs and long, costly legal battles with animal rights groups, such as the one to eliminate elephant acts. Ticket sales had already fallen, but they dropped more significantly than anticipated after the elephants were retired last May, according to the statement.
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus ("The Greatest Show on Earth") closed in 2017 after 146 years. The iconic circus declined in recent years due to high operating costs and long, costly legal battles with animal rights groups, such as the one to eliminate elephant acts. Ticket sales had already fallen, but they dropped more significantly than anticipated after the elephants were retired last May, according to the statement.
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Animals in the movies-
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Read the article below:
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- "No animals were harmed in the making of this movie" is a statement often posted in movies using animals, but accidents can happen.
- In order to earn the American Humane Association’s End Credit Disclaimer “No Animals Were Harmed,” the following steps need to be completed by film makers: (full .pdf file attached above, right)
- The producer must notify American Humane Association’s Film & TV Unit before filming begins when a production uses ANY animals.
- Once notified, the producer must complete AHA’s production information form that requests contact information, and production information. This form also requires the following paperwork from the production: Full scripts, Crew lists, Full shooting schedules, One-line schedules/shot lists, Storyboards (for commercials, music videos, and still shoots), and Animal/Livestock Day-out-of-Days (if the production uses them).
- Producers also must include AHA on the production’s daily call sheet email distribution list or fax batch.
- Download, read, print, and distribute the Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media to all cast and crew members who are involved in scenes with animals, including prop masters, explosive experts, and stunt coordinators. (See below for guidelines)
- Ensure that all the animals working in your production have all necessary federal, state, and local permits as well as any other licenses that may be required by law.
- Finally, a screening with the AHA is required to determine if the production is eligible for the "No Animals were Harmed" End Credit Disclaimer.
- Animal actors began their careers in the 1870s performing in theatrical variety shows called vaudeville shows. Animals of all types appeared on the vaudeville stage, including sheep, pigs, cats, dogs, horses, bears, elephants, donkeys, monkeys, and birds. In 1920, motion pictures replaced the popular vaudeville shows. Id . Some of the first motion pictures using animal actors include Electrocuting an Elephant , Rin Tin Tin , Black Beauty, and Lassie Come Home . Animal abuse was rampant in the entertainment industry at this time. For example, as many as 100 horses died in the making of the 1926 version of Ben Hur. In Tarzan of the Apes , the first Hollywood Tarzan actually stabbed a lion to death during filming. (www.animallaw.info)
- The federal government and states have not implemented any laws specifically governing the use of animals in film. Instead, an industry watch-dog, the Animal Humane Association (AHA), has stepped in to help assure better treatment. Film producers who use animal actors may fall under the category of “exhibitors” under the Federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Additionally, film producers may be prohibited from using certain species that have been declared endangered or threatened by the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA).
- Animal rights organizations, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), urge films to use commuter generated imagery and petition for citizens to boycott films that use animal actors.
Animals in sports-
Examples: horse, dog-sled or greyhound racing, rodeos, polo matches, horse/dog competitions, illegal dog fighting, bull fighting, trophy hunting...
DO THIS--> With permission do some internet research about one of the sports involving animals. What is the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of the sport? List 10 facts about animal training and care. Share the information you find with someone.
Examples: horse, dog-sled or greyhound racing, rodeos, polo matches, horse/dog competitions, illegal dog fighting, bull fighting, trophy hunting...
DO THIS--> With permission do some internet research about one of the sports involving animals. What is the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of the sport? List 10 facts about animal training and care. Share the information you find with someone.
DO THIS-->
Write a diary entry from the voice of one of these animals used in entertainment.
Include what the animals wishes would continue and what would change in their life.
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Write a diary entry from the voice of one of these animals used in entertainment.
Include what the animals wishes would continue and what would change in their life.
Share with someone and/or share on our social media site by clicking "share your work" in the menu.