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Peta urges Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot

  • Peta has written to Crystal Palace CEO Sharon Lacey demanding the retirement of the bald eagle mascot.
  • Peta argues that using a live animal as a mascot can cause distress to the animal and pose risks to spectators.
  • The animal rights group emphasizes that bald eagles are symbols of freedom and should not be used for entertainment.
  • Peta urges Crystal Palace to commit to never using a live animal mascot again.
  • The letter highlights concerns about the bird being frightened, disoriented, and panicked during matches.
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