Italy has voted to ban all animals in circuses and traveling shows. This historic decision comes after a vote in the Italian Parliament.
Animal rights advocates are celebrating this move, which will phase out animal acts over the next year.
Italy becomes the 41st country to pass such a law, following India’s recent ban on wild animals in circuses.
Jan Creamer, president of Animal Defenders International (ADI), praised Italy and urged the UK and US to follow suit.
Italy, with about 100 circuses and 2,000 animals …
