circus animals

The true story of the lives and travels of the circus elephant Modoc who travelled widely and expienced dangerous adventures with his owner and trainer Bram Gunterstein.

An exploration of the lives of animals in the entertainment industry that describes how they are treated and used in circuses, movies, television, and other areas; includes case studies; and promotes advocacy of the rights of animals used for entertainment.

A circus ship has an accident off the coast of Maine which leaves the animals stranded, but they are soon taken in by the citizens of a small island who grow fond of the new residents and fight to protect them.

Describes the performing career of the elephant Old Bet, whose traveling exhibition under the management of Hackaliah Bailey in the early nineteenth century gave rise to the tradition of the American circus.