Animals in Entertainment

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Animals are dying so people can be entertained. Animals don't want to ride bicycles, stand on their heads, balance on balls or jump through rings of fire, but they have no choice. Trainers use any means necessary – including beatings – to coerce animals into performing these unnatural acts. These animals have usually been taken from the wild, where they once roamed free, or they were bred in captivity so they could live a life of isolation and punishment. Some animals, such as bulls, aren't even trained for the stage: they are killed in front of thousands of cheering spectators.

Zoos, circuses, aquaria, bullfighting or hunting – call it what you like, but it is not entertainment or education. Holding animals captive and murdering them for our own amusement is unethical and can only thrive if we don't take a stand against it. Don't visit animal prisons or bullrings, and take your money and attendance figures elsewhere!

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Europe's Cruellest Destinations Some popular tourist haunts can be deadly for animals, including zoos, aquaria and even beaches. Before you book a holiday, check out PETA's list of Europe's Cruellest Destinations.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' Lena Headey in New Anti-Circus Ad Lena "Sarah Conner" Headey sees a future without animal circuses. Watch her new video ad for PETA, and take action for animals in circuses here.

PETA Holds Nude News Conferences for Bulls Watch the video announcing new plans to end bullfighting and the Running of the Bulls!

Animals in Entertainment: The Latest News Check out PETA Europe's blog, Fish & Chimps, to keep up-to-date on the latest news and information about animals used in entertainment.

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