Costa Rican bullfights and horse parades are a proud cultural tradition for many. But increased scrutiny in recent years is shedding light on the darker side of the revelry.
An amateur bullfighter remains in serious condition at a hospital in San José after he was flung into the air by a 990-pound bull Sunday night at the close of the annual Zapote festival.
Dozens of animal rights activists gathered during the opening of the Zapote festival, east of San José, to protest against one of the celebration’s main event: Tico-style bullfights.
After killing two riders, Malacrianza morphed into a Costa Rican legend and the bull's story reinvigorated the dwindling popularity of Costa Rican rodeo.
Costa Rica is full of adorable, cuddly and fascinating creatures, and it also has its fair share of animals that could kill you. Though animal-related deaths are extremely rare, it’s good to have an idea of what animals can cause you some serious harm.
