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Animals in EntertainmentSome of the most egregious acts of animal cruelty happen in the name of entertainment and sport. Learn more about how animals are treated in films, zoos, circuses, rodeos, greyhound racing and other entertainment venues, from an animal rights perspective, and how you can get involved.
Corporate Profile: Anheuser-Busch and Animal Rights
Anheuser-Busch, a multi-billion dollar corporation invested in the beer industry and theme parks, stresses its commitment to wildlife conservation and the environment. However, it has been heavily criticized for its endorsement of animal cruelty in the name of sports and entertainment. Conservation or Cruelty? The Pros and Cons of Zoos
Supporters of zoos often highlight the wildlife conservation and public education aspects of these facilities that keep wild animals in captivity. Opponents of zoos say the captive environments cannot adequately meet the needs of wild animals and encourage animal cruelty. Greyhound Network News: Exposing Cruelty in the Racing Industry
Published in Phoenix, Arizona, Greyhound Network News is a print and online newsletter dedicated to providing information about the welfare of animals used in the greyhound racing industry in the U.S. and around the world. Humane Treatment of Animal Actors in U.S. Film & TV
The disclaimer “No Animals Were Harmed” at the end films is added if the American Humane Association certified that the production humanely treated its animal actors. The full "Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media" can be downloaded and users can search a list of movie reviews to find out which films are humane. Great Britain Guidelines for Working with Animal in Entertainment
The Joint Advisory Committee for Broadcasting and Performing Arts in Great Britain provides guidelines for working with animals in entertainment. Brief Biographies of Selected Famous Animal Actors
Animal Planet’s Screening Room pays tribute to famous animal actors, with brief biographies of Lassie, Eddie from "Frasier," Roy Rogers’ horse Trigger, Morris the Cat, the whale from "Free Willy," Benji, Toto from "The Wizard of Oz," and Old Yeller. |
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