Circus animals: Life after stardom?

French #circus workers are warning that a looming ban on the use of wild #animals in travelling shows would see their industry brought to its knees. It also raises questions for their star performers. Today there are 700 wild animals in the country's circuses, including 500 big cats. What does their future look like after life on the stage? The Down to Earth team takes a closer look. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://f24.my/youtubeEN Like us on Facebook:   / france24.english   Follow us on Twitter:   / france24_en