Colombian spectators watch a cockfight in the arena of San Miguel, Bogota, Colombia, 7 April 2006. Gallera San Miguel is one of the most prestigious cockfight arenas in Colombia. Cockfight is a widely popular and legal sporting event in much of Latin America. People take advantage of cock's natural, strong will to fight against all males of the same species. Birds are specially bred to increase their aggression and stamina, they are given the best of food and care. The cocks are equipped with...
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Colombian spectators watch a cockfight in the arena of San Miguel, Bogota, Colombia, 7 April 2006. Gallera San Miguel is one of the most prestigious cockfight arenas in Colombia. Cockfight is a widely popular and legal sporting event in much of Latin America. People take advantage of cock's natural, strong will to fight against all males of the same species. Birds are specially bred to increase their aggression and stamina, they are given the best of food and care. The cocks are equipped with tortoise-shell made gaffs tied to the bird's leg. The fight is not intentionally to the death but it may result in the death of cocks very often because birds never stop fighting till they are dead.
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