Speciesism

Speciesism can be seen not only between animals of different species, but animals within the same species. In regard to elephants this is a problem as well. Elephants are held captive to perform and entertain humans. Sometimes these animals are subjected to cruelty for the sake of our pleasure. We would never keep our companion animals chained up and make them work long, strenuous hours just for entertainment. However, many elephants that are captive in zoos and circuses are subjected to such use.

    

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http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~bump/30211/w/Buffalo/WEBSITE%20PAGES/Racism%20and%20Speciesism/Why%20is%20Speciesism%20Allowed.htm

laws, e, and Local opposition:. " Circus say it was too much hassle to have animals? - Indymedia Ireland ." Features - Indymedia Ireland . N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2013. <http://www.indymedia.ie/article/90715>.