ADI: Peru set to lead South America with animal circus ban
Tuesday, 6 May 2008 12:00 AM
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The government is moving to ban to use of wild animals like tigers, monkeys and zebras in circus shows.
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Animal Defenders International (ADI) is delighted that a ban on the use of animals in circuses is within reach in Peru.
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