People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) released an ad, which features a bevy of beauties who are powerless to resist the temptation of veggie love, that was deemed too hot for the Super Bowl.
NBC rejected the ad, giving it the big stamp of disapproval.
As the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to square off in Tampa Bay for Super Bowl XLIII, Busch Gardens, Tampa’s top spot for family fun and adventure, counts down to game day in some “wild” ways.
A red-ruffed lemur tackles a football slathered in fruit juices on a lawn near Gwazi, a wooden coaster featuring dueling tracks. The lemur is one of the park’s Animal Ambassadors, animals that greet guests in the park, at educational programs and through other outreach opportunities, with the purpose of sharing a message of conservation.
The football is used as a form of animal enrichment, which can take many forms, including toys, food or objects to explore. Enrichment is usually something different, unusual and challenging that stimulates the animals’ interest. Activities such as this are some of the many ways the park’s zoological team keeps the animals engaged and active.
Photo credit: Matt Marriott/Busch Gardens
Bengal tigers at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay wildly anticipate Super Bowl XLIII coming to their city Feb. 1. The endangered tigers investigate an ice sculpture in their habitat at Jungala, Busch Gardens’ newest attraction, where you can get clear views of the tigers in subterranean caves and underwater windows, and a pop-up dome brings you face-to-face with the predators.
Photo credit: Matt Marriot/Busch Gardens
The Secret Life of Animals is a celebration of our deep ties to the creatures around us. Its a show that seeks to unlock the wonder of the animals themselves, our mysterious bond with them, and our lives together: From breathtaking stories of survival in the wild to pragmatic tips on understanding our pets and keeping them healthy.
The mammal in charge is host Vicki Croke, who has been covering animal issues for more than 20 years on television, radio, and in print. Her entire career has been one big excuse to pat as many animals as possible.
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