 |
answer text |
<p>There are currently 19 wild animals licensed by Defra for use by two travelling
circuses in England. The 19 wild animals are 6 Reindeer; 4 Camels; 4 Zebras; 2 Racoons;
1 Fox; 1 Macaw; and 1 Zebu.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976;
Camels, Zebra and Reindeer (domestic Reindeer excepted) are classified as dangerous
animals.</p><p> </p><p>In each of the last five complete calendar years the following
number of breaches (as defined as a significant breach of one of the 17 different
licensing conditions or standards assessed at each inspection) were identified in
the two licensed circuses:</p><p> </p><p>2014 – 1</p><p>2015 – 2</p><p>2016 – 0</p><p>2017
– 0</p><p>2018 – 0</p><p> </p><p>Each licensed circus is inspected at least three
times a year, with at least one inspection being unannounced. Where any breaches were
found, the circuses were required to undertake remedial actions to address the issues
identified.</p>
|
 |
