These elephants lead lives of sadness, fear and despair.

France and Monaco: Stop exploiting animals in the circus! Sign Now Dear friends, Please sign this important petition by Care2 member Finley, against the exploitation of animals in circuses in France and Monaco: The Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival takes place every year in Monaco and it is an absolute atrocity! Dozens of exotic animals includingelephants, zebras, and giraffes, are forced to perform tricks and run around in circles to entertain an audience. This is horribly degrading to the animals and it's time to end this exploitation and abuse. All animals, especially elephants, suffer terribly in the circus industry. They lead lives of sadness, constant fear, and despair. Animals forced to perform in a circus are deprived of physical and social needs, confined in small spaces, spending excessive time shut in trailers and train cars. These animals often demonstrate heartbreaking abnormal behaviors such as rocking, swaying, and pacing — indicating they are in distress and not coping with their abusive environment. Evidence from numerous animal–rights groups shows these animals are forced to perform tricks through physical violence, fear, and intimidation. Please join Finley in signing his petition and saying to France and Monaco: "End This Atrocity!" We demand that French President Emmanuel Macron ban exotic animal acts! Thank you,   Beth G. The Care2 Petitions Team P.S.Most European countries have already banned the use of wild animals in circuses, but France is one of the few who still allow this cruel exploitation to continue. Monaco is a sovereign city-state (microstate) on the French Riviera. Tell France and Monaco to end this cruelty today!