Momenti di paura si sono vissuti a Licola durante uno spettacolo del circo M.
Orfei, dove un addestratore ha colpito i leoni con pedane e frustate. Gli spettatori, in particolare quelli in prima fila, sono stati spaventati dall’agitazione dei felini, che hanno anche colpito le sbarre della gabbia. L’episodio si è verificato il 23 dicembre e ha spinto il circo a spiegare che l’addestratore cercava di separare due maschi in una zuffa per una femmina in calore.The video of theaccident mostra l’addestratore che lancia una pedana verso un lion and uses a whip as the animals move rapidly. Although no injuries were reported, the violence with which the lions were handled has sparked controversy and criticism on the circus' social media.
Isabella Riccardo, councilor for animal welfare in the municipality of Giugliano, expressed her “deep disappointment” over the incident, questioning whether the trainer was acting out of fear or whether the situation could have been avoided. She stressed the importance of combating the exploitation of animals for entertainment, saying that circus animals are prisoners and deprived of their habitat.
In response to the accusations, the circus released a video in which the trainer explains that the aggression between the lions was caused by jealousy for the female. He reassured that the animals are healthy and that a veterinarian has already examined the lions.
Article published on 24 December 2024 - 19:02
The situation of the M. Orfei circus is very worrying, such violent methods should not be used to manage animals. Lions are noble creatures and deserve respect and care, not whips and platforms.