When the Lion fought the Bear: Interspecies Cage Fighting on the Mexican Border
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On April 1, 1895, American businessmen, Mexican elites, local officials, soldiers, vaqueros, and vendors selling cold drinks filed into the Plaza de Toros bullfighting arena in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Sitting just across the border with the United States, the bullring had been prepped for a spectacle. Red, white, and green Mexican flags hung throughout the…

Literally breaking a lions back with a strong swip of its paw. I've seen wild Grizzlies in Yellowstone and they are truly awe inspiring animals.

  • Cyraxx23 [he/him]
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    2 years ago

    Grizzlys are so massive. Keeping them in something like that is killing part of the animals spirit. I feel for the bear and feel for you for having to see the bear like that.

    Sorry comrade.

    • JustAnotherCourier [none/use name]
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      2 years ago

      Is alright, thank you though.

      I agree with your original point, they are awe inspiring. Maybe it's my own alienation speaking, but I really think there's something primal and human about looking at such an animal. Even in bad times.