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This photo taken on May 30, 2018 shows circus members rehearsing with a Siberian tiger at the camp of the Chinese Prosperous Nation Circus Troupe in the National Forest Park of Guanyin Mountain in Dongguan. - The use of wild animals in circus shows has come under growing criticism around the world, with some countries banning the practice, but for the Chinese troupe, the beasts are considered a major attraction. (Photo by NICOLAS ASFOURI / AFP) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY China-animal-circus by Joanna Chiu and Xin Liu (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

This photo taken on May 30, 2018 shows circus members rehearsing with a Siberian tiger at the camp of the Chinese Prosperous Nation Circus Troupe in the National Forest Park of Guanyin Mountain in Dongguan. - The use of wild animals in circus shows has come under growing criticism around the world, with some countries banning the practice, but for the Chinese troupe, the beasts are considered a major attraction. (Photo by NICOLAS ASFOURI / AFP) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY China-animal-circus by Joanna Chiu and Xin Liu (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)
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