Comment on A bear, exhausted from abuse, attacks its trainer— Hangzhou Safari Park, China

cmbabul@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

• scarabic@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

  Funny as it may seem, that is actually standard equipment under ISO:8110 for animal trainers world wide. And I quote from the text of the standard:

  Safety Equipment (503, section C):

  Animals of size over 20kg shall require a neck restraint device with a rigid staff. Leashes and chains are unacceptable for their ineffectiveness to protect the animal’s handler. A specialized noose-rod or other neck restraint device with handle no less than 80cm shall be on site at all times, or if one is not available, a basketball hoop is an acceptable substitute.

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• Harvey656@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

  Everyone knows bears hate basketball.

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• mechoman444@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

  No you’re delusional. Seek help.

  /J

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