Tigers, Baboons, and Camels Found Abandoned by Circus in State of Yucatan CTVNews
go to original June 25, 2015

Questions Arise Over Mexico's National Circus Animal Ban (Al Jazeera America)

Mexican authorities said they found six tigers, seven baboons, four camels and three dromedaries abandoned in cages without food, water or adequate care in the southern Mexico state of Yucatan.

The passage of laws forbidding animal acts in circuses has raised fears that the exotic species might be abandoned once they could no longer pay for their keep by performing.

The Attorney General's Office for Environmental Protection said a total of 20 animals were found near the city of Merida, many missing claws, teeth or fur. Many were underweight or had scars or skin infections.

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Related: Mexico Sends Lion Cub to Colorado Sanctuary, 1st of 2 Dozen (The Associated Press)

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