Campaign calls for end of wild animal exhibitions at events
The National Forum for Animal Protection and Defense has launched a campaign calling on the Army to end the practice of displaying wild animals
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After the death of the jaguar Juma, shot dead after participating in the Olympic Torch tour through the city of Manaus (AM), on June 20, the National Forum for Animal Protection and Defense, the largest network of organizations for the cause in Brazil, launched a campaign calling for the Army to permanently end the practice of displaying wild animals at public events.
According to the director of the Animal Forum, Elizabeth Mac Gregor, “displaying any wild animal, even more in chains, is a delayed and demonstrably dangerous act for the animal itself and the people present. After the lamentable tragedy with the Juma jaguar, we hope that the Army will recognize this fact and immediately declare that public exhibitions with wild animals will never be held again."
In addition to the end of animal exhibits at events, the organization also demands that the Army formulate a policy to transfer animals in its possession to conservation centers or sanctuaries. Or build their own enclosures following these principles and promote rehabilitation and release programs.
The NGO has launched a virtual campaign asking its supporters to leave appeal messages on the Army's Facebook page.
Source: National Radio of the Amazon
