Animals in Entertainment

All over the world, governments are legislating against forcing wild animals to perform in circuses. Why is the UK lagging behind?

“The bull was terrified and in excruciating pain – we couldn’t leave him to die alone.”

Around 100 activists wearing bull horns and not much else reminded festival-goers that bulls die a bloody death in Pamplona.

Powerful photos taken by activists from Spanish group Tras los Muros show what happens to bulls at the annual San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain.

The 36-year-old’s pointless death highlights the dangers of participating in bullfighting, but the true victims are always the bulls themselves.

By following these five steps, the new Taoiseach could make some desperately needed improvements to animal welfare in Ireland.

This tragic case proves that wild animals do not belong in captivity.

Marine parks are getting desperate.

Unless circuses evolve by leaving out animal acts, their days are numbered.

Scotland has become the first country in the UK to introduce legislation banning wild-animal circuses.