German Circus Uses Holograms Instead of Live Animals

Nerdist: In 2019, Circus Roncalli out of Germany stopped using wild animals in its shows. They were just the latest of many troupes to make that decision. Even the now-defunct Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus began to phase elephants out of its own performances starting in 2015. But thanks to modern technology, you can still create an amazing spectacle even without mistreating innocent creatures.

Robotic dolphins could replace live creatures at theme parks

blooloop: Special effects company Edge Innovations has created a robotic dolphin to potentially replace live cetaceans in captivity in aquariums and theme parks across China.

In response to the coronavirus crisis, China has implemented strict limitations on the import and export of wild animals.

The Rat From Avengers: Endgame Was a Real, Trained Animal

io9.gizmodo.com: In a movie like Avengers: Endgame, you’re dealing in worlds, characters, and costumes that are all built from visual effects, to the point where even the office building from the Captain America vs. Captain America fight was all-digital. Sometimes, it’s nice to celebrate the moments that were real.