Animal Rights Group Urges Crystal Palace to Retire Live Eagle Mascot
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their live bald eagle mascot, Phoenix, arguing that stadiums are unsuitable environments for animals. The organization cited concerns about the birds’ well-being and the potential risks involved.
Peta requested the Premier League club to stop using live eagles for pre-match displays, referencing past incidents and advocating for the use of human mascots instead.