Denmark has joined the ranks of other countries implementing efforts towards banning the use of wild animals in circuses. In an unexpected move, the Danish government decided to pay $1.6 million to purchase the last remaining circus elephants so the animals can enjoy their retirement.
According to an AP News report, the country had four elephants still living and performing in circuses. Ramboline, Lara, Djunga, and Jenny were bought by the government in September 2019 as a first step towards altogether banning the use of wild animals in circuses later in the year.
