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Denmark’s last circus elephants are retiring – here's what might take their place

Members of Joy Gartner Family and their elephants perform during the opening ceremony of the 43rd Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco, 17 January 2019. REUTERS/Sebastien Nogier/Pool - RC1B28A37ED0

'Reports of animal cruelty and poor living conditions have brought the welfare of performing animals to both public and political attention.' Image: REUTERS/Sebastien Nogier/Pool

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Almost a third of survey respondents were very concerned about the treatment of animals in circuses.
Almost one-third of survey respondents were very concerned about the treatment of animals in circuses. Image: Statista
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