A “stunt”? Hardly. This is science. Who doesn’t want to see what happens when the Discovery Channel puts an “animal expert” in a specially made suit that allows him to be swallowed alive by a giant anaconda so he can film and report his experience?
PETA doesn’t, that’s who:
Wildlife expert to be #EatenAlive by anaconda; #PETA calls for network not to air program http://t.co/WKbk1BqfQ3 pic.twitter.com/7gnXy3fSdp
— FOX 10 Phoenix (@FOX10Phoenix) November 7, 2014
PETA Outraged by Snake Stunt. Stop this cruelty! @discoverychannel http://t.co/NfuOLNgfsg
— Mariann MB (@mariannb20) November 7, 2014
PETA Slams Discovery Channel for "Eaten Alive" Snake Stunt http://t.co/1GMH51YWlk
— NBC DFW (@NBCDFW) November 7, 2014
Here’s PETA’s statement:
“This blatant publicity stunt sounds far-fetched, but if the description is accurate, the snake was tormented and suffered for the sake of ratings—as animals usually do when they’re used for entertainment. Anacondas go days without eating and expend the energy needed to do so selectively. Making this snake use up energy by swallowing this fool and then possibly regurgitating him would have left the poor animal exhausted and deprived of the energy that he or she needs. Shame on this pseudo ‘wildlife expert’ for tormenting this animal, and shame on the Discovery Channel for giving him the incentive to do so. PETA has not heard back after reaching out to the Discovery Channel asking them to pull the show, whether it is a hoax or not.”
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And here are two video promos of the event!
However, there’s still no proof that the team in the video was able to accomplish their goal.
Sadly, we’ll have to wait until December 7 to find out.
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