text: what are circus animals really exposed to when training.  are they really hurt.  are trainers really cruel? i was just watching a video.  the national geographic chanel was showing a very descriptive video.  do you guys have any actual references i could look up on line.  actual facts and maybe some information on circuses that dont use animals? check peta's website, peta.org the animals are constantly chained and kept in small crates.  they are beaten with wips and the elephants are stabbed with a hook on the end of a long pole.  peta's website has plenty of information and even hidden videos taken at circus'