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Dénia once again the epicenter of animal cruelty with their 'Bous a la Mar'

Dénia, España. On July 8th and 9th, investigators from AnimaNaturalis and CAS International documented one of the cruelest aspects of Dénia's local festivals: the 'bous a la mar' (bulls to the sea). This spectacle involves chasing young bulls and cows to force them off a purpose-built platform into the harbor waters. What is billed as tradition or entertainment becomes a hellscape for the animals – marked by sheer terror, physical blows, relentless heat, and utter exhaustion.

Lunes 14 de julio de 2025

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We expose the abuse of heifers in Sant Jaume d'Enveja

Sant Jaume d´Enveja, España. We visited Sant Jaume d'Enveja (Tarragona), one of the Catalan municipalities that organizes the most festivals, to expose the harassment and mockery that animals are subjected to in these popular celebrations.

Martes 8 de julio de 2025

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The public attempt to prevent our team from filming Sant Jaume d'Enveja bull fiestas

Sant Jaume d´Enveja, España. While documenting a traditional "correbou" bull event in Sant Jaume d'Enveja (Tarragona), members of AnimaNaturalis – including its director Aïda Gascón – were assaulted and threatened. The footage reveals not only animal cruelty but also escalating violence against those working to expose it.

Domingo 6 de julio de 2025

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Historic suspension of the Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli marks a milestone in animal protection

Medinaceli, España. The celebration of Medinaceli's Toro Jubilo, scheduled for November 16, has been suspended by the Administrative Litigation Court of Soria, ruling that tradition does not justify animal suffering. The measure, in response to an appeal by PACMA, underscores the legal protection of animals as sentient beings and highlights the progress of Spanish legislation on animal welfare.

Miércoles 4 de diciembre de 2024

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Sokamuturra: A tradition questioned for animal suffering

Elgoibar , España. Although Sokamuturra remains a traditional event in various towns across the Basque Country, animal rights advocates denounce the suffering inflicted on the bulls during these spectacles. Is it time to rethink this custom?

Miércoles 9 de octubre de 2024

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Heated debate at the Dénia City Council over the continuation of bous a la mar

Dénia, España. The recent debate in Dénia about bous a la mar rekindles the controversy between those defending bullfighting traditions and those fighting for animal rights. Despite the proposed modifications, the root of the conflict remains the exploitation and suffering of the bulls in these events.

Viernes 27 de septiembre de 2024

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Judicial ruling puts the future of Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli in jeopardy

Medinaceli, España. In a landmark decision in the fight against animal cruelty in Spain, the Administrative Litigation Court No. 1 of Soria has declared illegal the municipal ordinance that allowed the celebration of the Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli, Soria. This ordinance, dating back to 1999 and modified in 2000 and 2015, has been annulled following a lawsuit filed by the Animalist Party with the Environment (PACMA) in November 2023, in a process that could spell the end of one of the last "embolado" bull events in Castilla y León.

Miércoles 4 de septiembre de 2024

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A bull collapses and bullfighting fans try to prevent the incident from being filmed

Morella, España. AnimaNaturalis and CAS International documented this weekend a contest where the horns of several bulls were lit with fire, in Morella (Castellón, Spain). Two bulls suffered accidents that, despite the censorship and aggression that the public tried, could be recorded.

Lunes 24 de julio de 2023

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AnimaNaturalis denounces irregularities in the Toro Jubilo de Medinaceli

Medinaceli, España. Last Tuesday we filed a complaint with the Territorial Delegation of the Government of Castilla y León in Soria for violations of the Regulation.

Jueves 17 de noviembre de 2022

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AnimaNaturalis denounces a child running of the bulls masked as an exhibition of transhumance in Nules

Nules, España. AnimaNaturalis accuses the organizers of trying to mask a children's running of the bulls as a displays of pastoralism in Nules, where the participation of minors was previously encouraged from social media.

Lunes 29 de agosto de 2022

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AnimaNaturalis was a witness to the harassment of the bulls in Teruel

Teruel, España. AnimaNaturalis and CAS International have documented the traditional roped bulls of Teruel, one of the most prominent acts of animal abuse on its festival program.

Martes 19 de julio de 2022

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In a almost empty bullring, the cruel traditions continue in Castellón

Vinaròs, España. Our undercover team recorded a fired bulls championship in Vinaròs (Castellón). The images cannot leave anyone unmoved. This is the horror of the bulls with fire in Spain.

Jueves 30 de junio de 2022

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AnimaNaturalis expose the horror of the cruel traditions with animals in Catalonia

L'Ampolla, España. The strong season of shows with bulls in Catalonia has begun in Terres de l'Ebre. More than 450 shows are expected to be held until the end of the year, of which a hundred will be filled with fire.

Jueves 30 de junio de 2022

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