This is a video documentary entitled 'Behind the Big Top' produced by the Humane Society of the United States.It shows the truth about how animals are treated

This idea seemed sort of obvious but fun and came together in about an hour. My thanks to Plucky Duck for the inspiration!

In 2006, PETA openly monitored Ringling's traveling units. The footage shows some of the cruelty that we documented, including the fact that elephants with stiff joints and chronic lameness were kept   more...on the road and aggressive use of the bullhook. One scene depicts a Ringling trainer inflicting a bloody bullhook wound behind the left ear of an elephant. The elephant responds with a series of squeals. A bullhook resembles a fireplace poker and has a sharp steel hook and point.  less

Why do we hear about Circus animals attacking people? This video from PETA gives you the answers.