Source: BroBible
Summary
A gaming arcade in Shenzhen, China, used live hamsters as prizes in a claw machine, sparking criticism and accusations of animal abuse. The arcade later removed the hamsters and replaced them with fish and turtles, which were also used as prizes. The incident highlighted the lack of a national animal welfare law in China.
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The habit of using living creatures as prizes gets a new name.
Using live animals as rewards in games is not a new trend, but it’s still shocking. The arcade’s use of hamsters, fish, and turtles as prizes is a disturbing example of the exploitation of animals for entertainment. The lack of a national animal welfare law in China allows such practices to continue.
The routine of using living creatures as prizes is a sign of a larger problem.
Author: Evan Null
