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VIDEO: Driver films three lynx by side of French road
The video also raises awareness of the real risk of traffic collisions to the endangered animals
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Plan for sanctuary for old circus lions and tigers in south-west France
The €2.5m centre will welcome its first retired circus lions in June
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Stray dogs to be shot after sheep attacks in southern France
But animal welfare campaigners say the dogs should be taken to shelters instead
Think about the animal
While I agree with the sentiment of those who are against circuses with animals, what happens to the people who make their living from this?
And what happens to the animals (they have all had regular human contact) - do they end up in a zoo or slaughtered? Will the towns which ban them give financial support so circus workers can make the transition and animals can live out the remainder of their lives?
Trevor Kippax, by email
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