Ringling Bros elephants headed for retirement

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The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, one of the largest circus companies in the US, is ending its famous elephant acts in May. The move comes after years of clashes with animal-rights activists and local governments. Elizabeth Hogan, who is with the non-profit World Animal Protection, reacts to the news. Image: A performer rides an elephant holding a US national flag during a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performance in Washington, DC on March 19, 2015. Credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images