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- Help Save The Dancing Bears
- The dancing bears of India
- Dancing Bear - No FUN
- Black Bear Pelting Investigation
- God Save the Bears
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- Bear Baiting
- Bear Baiting 17th July 2009 - WSPA
- Bear Baiting And Dancing
- Shocking Bear Baiting
- Dancing Bears in India and Pakistan - WSPA
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The people gathered round, to see the bear perform his dance.
ReplyDeleteHe didn't have a choice you see, he didn't stand a chance.
His muzzle had been pierced with a red hot iron bar.
His owner would make sure he didn't wander very far.
He was captured as a baby with just this thing in mind.
His mother she was slaughtered and her cub was left behind.
He was taken to the city in a cage with iron bars.
He was lonely and was frightened of all the trucks and cars.
They left him in a little cage, tied with a rope and chain.
Then, they made him dance all day out in the sun and rain
They tugged hard on the rope, that was threaded through his nose.
They poked him with a big thick stick, to dance up on his toes.
They pulled his canine teeth out, he couldn't eat his natural food.
They tried to feed him other things but it wasn't any good.
He got sick with malnutrition and was left to die in pain.
The people that would do these things must really be insane.
Maureen Flynn-Smith (ching.cass@bigpond.com)
What to do if you see a Dancing Bear
ReplyDeleteHow you can help stop the dance
Do NOT give money
Some people give money to get the trainer to stop the dancing while others refuse hoping if they don't give money the dancing will stop.
Unfortunately, the bear loses whether you give money or not. If the trainer gets money for getting them to dance, then they make them dance; if they get money to stop them from dancing, they make them dance so they can get money from those caring folks. They really play into the westerner's heart strings and we can't help but give to stop the pain; unfortunately it only the stops the pain for a few minutes (until you are no longer on the scene).
DO contact police immediately
Wildlife S.O.S. (WSOS) has created an educational program at the schools and also in public with posters, etc. to let people know to not give money. They advise people to report them to the authorities (police) immediately and tell them exactly where the trainer and bear are. That allows the police to get a rep from Wildlife S.O.S. andd together they swoop in arresting the trainer and WSOS takes the bear to the sanctuary.
The best way to describe bear baiting, is that it is possibly the most savage sport in the world. Pakistan is the only country in the world where this takes place. Gentle asiatic brown bears have their claws and teeth removed, they are then tied to a post and set upon by vicious dogs. This is all done for entertainment.
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A bear is forced to fight anytime from 3 years old upwards. most die between 4 to 7 years of age. In the wild their life expectancy is 20 to 30 years.
Where does it take place?
Only in Pakistan, and occurs in the winter months between november to April.
Image Is it illegal?
Yes, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1890 and under the Pakistan Wildlife Act. It is also illegal under Islamic Law to bait animals.
What type of injuries occur?
Bears sustain more injuries than dogs and usually suffer ripped noses and mouths. Most bears are permanently scarred, but the killing of either animal is avoided, as they are too valuable.
How many animals are involved?
Up to 300 bears, and around 1000 dogs were involved. It then came to the attention of WSPA who took up a campaign to stop it and bring world wide attention to this dispicable 'sport'. Today the number of fighting bears has been reduced to around 50.
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Most fights attract a crowd of up to 2000 spectators.
The rules of the game
# Bear tied to central pivot by a rope 2 - 5m long.
# 2 - 6 dogs target head area.
# If the dog can attack head area and pull bear down, forcing bear to roll then the dog wins.
# Bears wins if it can remain on its feet. This is rare.
# Points system on level of submission.Landlord usually wins.
# Bear rises to its hind legs and tries to be
You can watch this video here showing bear baiting, but be warned, it is graphic. It may upset some people. I have watched many videos and this without a doubt would have to have to be one of the cruelest and saddest.
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