Blood sports Blood sports A bloodsport is a sport or entertainment that involves pitting one animal against another in a fight. It usually involves blood being drawn, and sometimes results in the death of one or more animals. ...more on Wikipedia about "Blood sport (hunting)"
Bullfighting or tauromachy ( Spanish toreo, corrida de toros or tauromaquia; Portuguese tourada, corrida de touros or tauromaquia) is a sport that involves, most of the time, professional performers (generally called in Spanish toreros or matadores and in Portuguese toureiros) who execute various formal moves with the goal of appearing graceful and confident, while masterful over the bull itself; these maneuvers are performed at close range, concluding (in Spanish-style bullfighting) with the death of the bull by a well-placed sword thrust as the finale. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bullfighting"
A cockfight is a contest held in a cockpit between two gamecocks. Gamecocks are not typical farm chickens. The roosters are specially bred and trained for increased stamina and strength. Sometimes, they are given drugs to better their chances of winning. They possess an inherent aggression toward all males of the same species, but have to be trained to fight as they do. Cockfighting is considered a traditional sporting event by some, and an example of animal cruelty by most others. Usually wagers are made on the outcome of the match, with the surviving or last-bird-standing being declared the winner. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cockfight"
Cricket fighting is a blood sport using crickets as the fighting animal. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cricket fighting"
Falconry (occasionally referred to as 'falconeering') is the art or sport involving raptors (birds of prey) to hunt or pursue game. ...more on Wikipedia about "Falconry"
Fox hunting is a primarily British activity in which trained dogs pursue red fox, followed by human hunters on horses. Many animal welfare activists object to it as a barbaric " blood sport", while proponents and participants view it as a traditional equestrian activity, and a crucial part of aristocratic history in England. In other countries where fox hunting is practiced, it may be traced back to British influence, much like cricket. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fox hunting"
Hare coursing is the Coursing( hunting) of hares with dogs (usually Lurchers who have been bred for the purpose) or a sport version the primary purpose is not to kill the hare. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hare coursing" Tell your friends about shortopedia
Hunting is the practice of humans pursuing animals to capture or kill them for food, sport, or trade in their products. In modern use, the term refers to regulated and legal hunting, as distinguished from poaching, which is the killing, trapping or capture of animals contrary to law. Hunted animals are referred to (and often protected by law) as game animals, and are usually large mammals or migratory birds. The killing of other humans is most often called homicide, genocide or war. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hunting"
Pigsticking, boar-hunting, or hog-hunting is a form of hunting in which wild boars are pursued on horseback and killed with spears. It was popular among British officers in India during the Victorian era. According to the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica, it was encouraged by military authorities as good training because "a startled or angry wild boar is ... a desperate fighter [and therefore] the pig-sticker must possess a good eye, a steady hand, a firm seat, a cool head and a courageous heart." ...more on Wikipedia about "Pigsticking"
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