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Live ducks fed to crocs at Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Late last year, Shanghaiist ran several stories on the abhorrent Animal Olympics event held in Shanghai. Such was the media and public backlash against this event, we didn't expect to see performances of its ilk again in Shanghai. Optimists like us are... ...full story at Shanghaiist

from Shanghaiist on Fri, May 04 2007

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