After ban, circus animals await new homes

70 shows already have gone bankrupt, according to industry president

The big tent's lights are out and the stars of the show, seven Bengal tigers, pace restlessly in cages, waiting for new homes following legislation banning circus animals in Mexico.

The Hermanos Cedeno circus, like hundreds of others across the country, can no longer feature performances by big cats, bears, camels or other animals under the law that came into force on Wednesday.