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The circus is a great form of family entertainment. There are lots of artists and even  animals. But should animals be in circuses? What about other forms of entertainment such as horse racing?

Animals have traditionally  in circuses. In ancient Rome, there were animal races and fights that involved(包括) hundreds of horses, lions and even elephants. But some feel that this should be stopped now. Animal rights organizations are strongly  the use of animals in circuses. They argue that animals do not naturally ride bicycles, stand on their heads, balance on balls, or jump through rings of fire. And when they do, it's after months of  with whips(鞭子) and sticks.