Rachelpirate Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 (edited) Has anybody seen the video "Horrific Zoo" on Sky News Active? Basically it's a report on the cruel conditions in Chinas zoos, especially one where tourists are given a live show of tigers eating a omestic cow alive, and can feed live chickens to them. I for one can't understand the way they treat animals in China, not just in the zoos, I'm sure everyone knows about the cat and dog fur trade too. This video might be upsetting for some people. Horrific Zoo Edited May 22, 2007 by Rachelpirate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooandboo Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I know which vehicle doors I'd like to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaos Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Sick! I can't understand the mentality of people.......particularly those who take their kids to watch the 'family spectacle'? The animals contained in their cages, and those performing tricks....TBH it's no different to the way animals in Zoos were treated here, and not so long ago! I can well remember as a kid (OK....it may have been quite a while ago), being taken to London Zoo, and watching Guy the Gorilla, and Elephants, Polar Bears, and the like, acting in a similarly disturbing way Hopefully, China will soon do something about their forms of 'family' entertainment (but I don't think I'll be holding my breath)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ailsas mum Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I don't know how anybody could think of that as entertainment . I'm another one that think the wrong vehicle had it's doors opened. Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooandboo Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 More info here http://www.buyhard.fsnet.co.uk/animalcruelty.htm including advice on boycotting Chinese goods - not sure how effective any of it will be but if you feel you need to do something there are petitions, advice & links to other sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murtle Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 thank you moandboo - I'll take a look at that...as the intiial clip is quite distresing... x x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda72 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I think it's sick!! That is not even how they would live in the wild, something needs to be done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Bones Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Why is it that the mentality of the chinese who were watching is so different from ours? We (or i did) gasp as something like that happens and yet they smile, laugh and clap hands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murtle Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Why is it that the mentality of the chinese who were watching is so different from ours? We (or i did) gasp as something like that happens and yet they smile, laugh and clap hands... I don't know...brain washing I guess I struggle to understand the desire to go hunting, but can almost understand why people do it...but this is just odd. Makes me wonder on the education or general knowledge they have about the world as whole. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melp Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Oh FFS. There's absolutley no need this is not entertainment it's just bloody barbaric. I can't bring myself to watch the stuff moonboobs posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raiye Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I can fully understand the thrill of seeing the animals up close. But that thrill, for me, would be lost in the condition they are in. Its bloodlust pure and simple Its awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby1Nic Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Oh good grief that's just so upsetting. The look on the children's faces also Awful, just awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaos Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I can't bring myself to watch the stuff moonboobs posted. I would just say that I wouldn't recommend watching the video (from the second link), unless you are feeling pretty strong. I did earlier, and although I don't usually avoid that sort of thing, some of the footage is going to stay in my mind for a very long time. It really is very graphic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegk68 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Why is it that the mentality of the chinese who were watching is so different from ours? We (or i did) gasp as something like that happens and yet they smile, laugh and clap hands... That's what I'd like to know too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooandboo Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I would just say that I wouldn't recommend watching the video (from the second link), unless you are feeling pretty strong.I did earlier, and although I don't usually avoid that sort of thing, some of the footage is going to stay in my mind for a very long time. It really is very graphic. It will haunt me forever but the West is just as culpable. As for the video of the zoo, it's not just the Chinese mentality which is so different, sadly there are many in this country who would have the same reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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