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Notting Hill Carnival, Notting Hill, London, Britain - 28 Aug 2011
Not for use in UK newspapers until 1 Sep 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bettina Strenske/LNP / Rex Features ( 1430881e )
The Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street carnival, kicks of with the traditional 'J'Ouvert Parade,' where participants throw paint, powder and flour over each other.
Notting Hill Carnival, Notting Hill, London, Britain - 28 Aug 2011
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Notting Hill Carnival, Notting Hill, London, Britain - 28 Aug 2011
Not for use in UK newspapers until 1 Sep 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bettina Strenske/LNP / Rex Features ( 1430881b )
The Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street carnival, kicks of with the traditional 'J'Ouvert Parade,' where participants throw paint, powder and flour over each other.
Notting Hill Carnival, Notting Hill, London, Britain - 28 Aug 2011
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Notting Hill Carnival, Notting Hill, London, Britain - 28 Aug 2011
Not for use in UK newspapers until 1 Sep 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bettina Strenske/LNP / Rex Features ( 1430881a )
The Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street carnival, kicks of with the traditional 'J'Ouvert Parade,' where participants throw paint, powder and flour over each other.
Notting Hill Carnival, Notting Hill, London, Britain - 28 Aug 2011
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Oxford, Britain - Jun 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Forster / Rex Features ( 1394208e )
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England, Britain. The Ashmolean is one of Europe's great museums and cultural centers. The Taylor Institute forms the East Wing of the Ashmolean.
Oxford, Britain - Jun 2011
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Mayor of London. Boris Johnson, launches Europe's largest diagonal pedestrian road crossing. Oxford Circus, London, Britain - 02 Nov 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features ( 1024698i )
People using the new pedestrian crossings
Mayor of London. Boris Johnson, launches Europe's largest diagonal pedestrian road crossing. Oxford Circus, London, Britain - 02 Nov 2009
The 5 million GBP crossing has been inspired by the Japanese Shibuya district.
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Mayor of London. Boris Johnson, launches Europe's largest diagonal pedestrian road crossing. Oxford Circus, London, Britain - 02 Nov 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features ( 1024698h )
People using the new pedestrian crossings
Mayor of London. Boris Johnson, launches Europe's largest diagonal pedestrian road crossing. Oxford Circus, London, Britain - 02 Nov 2009
The 5 million GBP crossing has been inspired by the Japanese Shibuya district.
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Mayor of London. Boris Johnson, launches Europe's largest diagonal pedestrian road crossing. Oxford Circus, London, Britain - 02 Nov 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features ( 1024698d )
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson beats a 2metre high cymbol to officially open the crossing.
Mayor of London. Boris Johnson, launches Europe's largest diagonal pedestrian road crossing. Oxford Circus, London, Britain - 02 Nov 2009
The 5 million GBP crossing has been inspired by the Japanese Shibuya district.
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063m )
Natasha, a rescued Dancing Bear on the streets of Belgrade, Serbia
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohibitions, many dancing be...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063l )
Natasha, a rescued Dancing Bear on a bus in Belgrade, Serbia
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohibitions, many dancing bears ar...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063k )
Milena, 30-year-old blind Dancing Bear from Serbia
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohibitions, many dancing bears are still ke...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063j )
Milena, 30-year-old blind Dancing Bear from Serbia
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohibitions, many dancing bears are still ke...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063i )
Natasha, a now rescued Dancing Bear from Serbia shown in the conditions she was kept in
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohibit...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063h )
Seida, a now rescued Dancing Bear from Serbia
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohibitions, many dancing bears are still kept i...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063g )
Seida, a now rescued Dancing Bear from Serbia
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohibitions, many dancing bears are still kept i...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063f )
Seida, a now rescued Dancing Bear from Serbia with her previous gypsy owner
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohibitions, many d...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063e )
Seida, a now rescued Dancing Bear from Serbia looking at her cage
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohibitions, many dancing bea...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063d )
Natasha, a now rescued Dancing Bear from Serbia being released in the bear sanctuary
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohibition...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063c )
Natasha, a now rescued Dancing Bear from Serbia after being released in the bear sanctuary
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063b )
Natasha, a now rescued Dancing Bear from Serbia after being released in the bear sanctuary
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
WAITING FOR A FEATURE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Four Paws/Balkanpix.com / Rex Features ( 848063a )
Seida, one of the Dancing Bears from Serbia being rescued
The last three Dancing Brown Bears are rescued and taken to Europe's largest bear sanctuary, The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria - 25 Jan 2009
SERBIA'S LAST THREE DANCING BEARS ARE RESCUED
After suffering years of cruelty and abuse, the last three registered dancing bears in Serbia have finally been rescued and re-homed.
Four Paws International plucked Natasha, 10, Milena, 30, and Seida, 7, from the muddy patch of Serbian wasteland that was their home.
They have now been released into the largest bear sanctuary in Europe for dancing bears - The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
The rescue operation took over a year to arrange due to the logistics and beaurocracy involved.
But all three bears are now enjoying the freedom of their new and natural environment after suffering years of brutality and cruelty.
Milena, the oldest of the rescued bears, is very weak and blind as a result of years of ill-treatment.
"Milena only has several months to live. Despite that, all efforts to bring her hear and take care of her are well merited because this poor animal would be now able to spend her last days in freedom," Vassil Madokev, of Four Paws, said.
Dancing bears are trained as young cubs. To begin with their claws and teeth are removed so that they can't hurt their trainer.
Music is then played while the bear is forced to walk over hot metal plates - this forces the animal to "dance" from the pain.
For the rest of its life the bear associates the music with pain, and 'dances' as soon as the first note is heard.
In order to be controlled, the bears are also pierced through the sensitive nose and lip area so that a harness can be attached.
Despite legal prohibitions, many dancing bears are s...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEAQCXUA
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Europe's smallest bird, the Goldcrest, Arundel, West Sussex, Britain - 11 Jan 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Walker / Rex Features ( 836755e )
A Goldcrest pecks seeds from a frosted thistle
Europe's smallest bird, the Goldcrest, Arundel, West Sussex, Britain - 11 Jan 2009
Temperatures may have been a glacial -9 but that didn't stop this little bird from popping out for a snack. The Goldcrest is Britain and Europe's smallest bird. Amazingly, despite their tiny size, which sees adults grow to about three inches and weigh no more than a 20p piece, the birds can endure sub-zero temperatures of up to minus 25 degrees Celcius. With the cold snap biting this little bird ventured out to a local garden in Arundel to pick thistle seeds to eat. Though they can survive in low temperatures the birds can barely afford to stop feeding all day because they have to build up enough fat reserves to see them through the night.
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Europe's smallest bird, the Goldcrest, Arundel, West Sussex, Britain - 11 Jan 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Walker / Rex Features ( 836755b )
A Goldcrest pecks seeds from a frosted thistle
Europe's smallest bird, the Goldcrest, Arundel, West Sussex, Britain - 11 Jan 2009
Temperatures may have been a glacial -9 but that didn't stop this little bird from popping out for a snack. The Goldcrest is Britain and Europe's smallest bird. Amazingly, despite their tiny size, which sees adults grow to about three inches and weigh no more than a 20p piece, the birds can endure sub-zero temperatures of up to minus 25 degrees Celcius. With the cold snap biting this little bird ventured out to a local garden in Arundel to pick thistle seeds to eat. Though they can survive in low temperatures the birds can barely afford to stop feeding all day because they have to build up enough fat reserves to see them through the night.
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Europe's smallest bird, the Goldcrest, Arundel, West Sussex, Britain - 11 Jan 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Walker / Rex Features ( 836755d )
A Goldcrest pecks seeds from a frosted thistle
Europe's smallest bird, the Goldcrest, Arundel, West Sussex, Britain - 11 Jan 2009
Temperatures may have been a glacial -9 but that didn't stop this little bird from popping out for a snack. The Goldcrest is Britain and Europe's smallest bird. Amazingly, despite their tiny size, which sees adults grow to about three inches and weigh no more than a 20p piece, the birds can endure sub-zero temperatures of up to minus 25 degrees Celcius. With the cold snap biting this little bird ventured out to a local garden in Arundel to pick thistle seeds to eat. Though they can survive in low temperatures the birds can barely afford to stop feeding all day because they have to build up enough fat reserves to see them through the night.
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Europe's smallest bird, the Goldcrest, Arundel, West Sussex, Britain - 11 Jan 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Walker / Rex Features ( 836755c )
A Goldcrest pecks seeds from a frosted thistle
Europe's smallest bird, the Goldcrest, Arundel, West Sussex, Britain - 11 Jan 2009
Temperatures may have been a glacial -9 but that didn't stop this little bird from popping out for a snack. The Goldcrest is Britain and Europe's smallest bird. Amazingly, despite their tiny size, which sees adults grow to about three inches and weigh no more than a 20p piece, the birds can endure sub-zero temperatures of up to minus 25 degrees Celcius. With the cold snap biting this little bird ventured out to a local garden in Arundel to pick thistle seeds to eat. Though they can survive in low temperatures the birds can barely afford to stop feeding all day because they have to build up enough fat reserves to see them through the night.
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The Great Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary - 28 Oct 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Europress Photo Agency / Rex Features ( 1205487f )
Dohany utca Synagogue (also called the Great Synagogue) is Europe's largest synagogue. It was built in the Romantic style between 1854 and 1859, Budapest, Hungary
The Great Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary - 28 Oct 2007
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The Great Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary - 28 Oct 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Europress Photo Agency / Rex Features ( 1205487e )
Dohany utca Synagogue (also called the Great Synagogue) is Europe's largest synagogue. It was built in the Romantic style between 1854 and 1859, Budapest, Hungary
The Great Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary - 28 Oct 2007
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The Great Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary - 28 Oct 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Europress Photo Agency / Rex Features ( 1205487d )
Dohany utca Synagogue (also called the Great Synagogue) is Europe's largest synagogue. It was built in the Romantic style between 1854 and 1859, Budapest, Hungary
The Great Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary - 28 Oct 2007
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The Great Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary - 28 Oct 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Europress Photo Agency / Rex Features ( 1205487c )
Dohany utca Synagogue (also called the Great Synagogue) is Europe's largest synagogue. It was built in the Romantic style between 1854 and 1859, Budapest, Hungary
The Great Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary - 28 Oct 2007
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The Great Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary - 28 Oct 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Europress Photo Agency / Rex Features ( 1205487b )
Dohany utca Synagogue (also called the Great Synagogue) is Europe's largest synagogue. It was built in the Romantic style between 1854 and 1859, Budapest, Hungary
The Great Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary - 28 Oct 2007
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The Great Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary - 28 Oct 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Europress Photo Agency / Rex Features ( 1205487a )
Dohany utca Synagogue (also called the Great Synagogue) is Europe's largest synagogue. It was built in the Romantic style between 1854 and 1859, Budapest, Hungary
The Great Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary - 28 Oct 2007
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