Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Vintage Ringling Bros. Circus--1950's



2 comments:

Jim A. said...

The bear looks like a Malayan sun bear. Small but mighty, they have a reputation as aggressive animals. Now they are endangered from habitat loss and poaching for Asian medicine.

Wade G. Burck said...

Jim,
Good eye, Marlin. I didn't look real close, and just assumed it was a Himalayan with a rubbed of mane. You are right, I wouldn't think it would be the best choice for a bear act. Maybe RJR, if he ever get's here, can tell us who's act this was. Mark Horton, did Pallenburg ever use Malayan sun bears?

Wade