eleblog

“On Friday New Hampshire Motor Speedway officials announced that the elephant show wouldn’t be part of the pre-race show on Sunday. A release from the track said proper permits weren’t secured in time to allow the show to happen.” - courant.com

“What do you get when you put celebrities including Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, John Abraham and Raveena Tandon together with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India (PETA)? A very loud statement of compassion for elephants who live in cities where they are forced to walk on scorching-hot, pothole-ridden roads in busy traffic amid a cacophony of horns and engines.” - IBN Live

“A small group from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals protested the tour of Tonka and Luna, two elephants PETA charges are dangerous.” - Recordnet.com

“Posing next to the tagline “Beaten, Shackled, Abused- Elephants Don’t Belong in Zoos,” actor Rahul Khanna stars in a brand-new ad for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India,. In the ad Rahul Khanna is shown shackled in chains, with bruises painted onto his body. The ad has been shot by top photographer Colston Julian. Why is Rahul Khanna making a statement for elephants in captivity? Last year, Mumbai saw the death of an elephant named Laxmi who was hit by a speeding tanker. Because proper medical attention could not be provided, Laxmi suffered with a broken leg and spinal injuries before dying a day later. Another elephant in Mumbai was frightened by a fire cracker and fell on a car. The mahout fled the scene and the elephant rampaged.” - India FM

“The group “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals” has lined up a host of animal experts to testify in support of Chicago’s proposed elephant-protection ordinance.” - WBBM 780

“In an effort to force passage of a city-wide ordinance that would effectively ban elephants from zoos and circuses, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is parading a steady stream of elephant “experts” in front of Chicago reporters. What the media won’t hear, however, is PETA’s own dismal record regarding the welfare of elephants and other animals.” - The Center for Consumer Freedom