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poppy, 23, sociology graduate, england

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If it Looks Like Animal Cruelty, Don’t Let People Tell You It’s Conservation

Circuses and marine parks have both tried to excuse their abuses by citing conservation. But in reality it is what it looks like – animal cruelty.

But in reality it is what it looks like – animal cruelty. Claiming “conservation” can be one of the oldest forms of greenwashing – applying an acceptable environmental veneer to excuse something that would otherwise be unpalatable to the majority.

Under pressure from the Blackfish backlash, SeaWorld says it’s looking to replace its orca show with a new one “with a conservation message.” And so it goes.

When we hear the word conservation, we imagine animals being protected from suffering in the wild. We think of habitats being protected from human encroachment, children learning about the nature of animals, and how they can play a part in safeguarding their future. And so, imagine my recent despair when I saw another example of the abuse of animals in the circus being described as “conservation.” The Oriental Circus Indonesia – owned and run by Taman Safari Indonesia – claims to be an inspirational conservation experience. But it sets about trying to achieve this goal by forcing chimpanzees to ride motorcycles in front of laughing crowds, and making elephants perform tricks while menaced by handlers holding metal hooks. In what way could any part of this be either conservational or educational? How can this even be acceptable?

As long as we continue to accept the use of animals for entertainment – animals we can interact with for our own personal close-contact experiences – circuses and other animal-based enterprises will continue to exploit them, while deceiving us about what we’re engaging in.

It is time that we all take a stance against this, and challenge these institutions that are doing conservation education such a disservice. It is time for them to be honest, to label these practices for what they truly are – exploitative entertainment. Without the conservation lie, the public could make a genuine moral decision as to whether or not they agree with this use and abuse.

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Forever wishing we were back here getting drunk at three in the afternoon and lying in the sun

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prague was such a beautiful city

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28.07.15.

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Favourite RuPaul’s Drag Race Queens:  Alaska Thunderfuck 5000

I may not have grace, but I can posses beauty.

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take me back to disneyland

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so tempted to buy the live comm just so i can hear the rhythm in those senior ladies sets, i wish i was there again this year

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Have some faith in humanity!

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THE LAST ONE.

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I reblogged so fast for the last one.

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I’ve seen many cruelties in this world, but those are small in comparison to the kind light shown by many. This makes me cry because it shows there is hope for this world.

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Flyby by clickarmy on Flickr.

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SERC parade of champions. I need to get back into dancing

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Joe Duffey performs original Irish dance footwork to the song “Intro” by The xx.

filmed & edited by Robbie McKenzie