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Suarez Circus |
The polar bears are filthy, with stained,
matted fur. Some are thin with protruding hipbones. |
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A polar bear suffering from
a skin disease and another with a lump on his head. |
Some bears suffer from arthritis.
Crippling injuries are common in animals forced to perform
difficult tricks. |
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They pant constantly from
the intense heat and humidity. |
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Under stress, the bears are
fighting with each other. The polar bear climbing the steps
was attacked five times during two performances by two different
bears. |
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