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The Cock Fights of Puerto Rico--Plus Iguanas at Large


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Cock fighting is nothing new.  Its history spans back to centuries ago.  Modern cock-fighting in its earliest form was first discovered in the Philippines in the early 1500's, and has since been practiced by people in numerous countries; but what happens when an area adopts such a practice as their National Sport and depends heavily on its revenues?  In Puerto Rico, cock fighting is legal and considered part of the island's culture; in this episode of The Missy Show, we explore how this practice negatively affects the roosters involved and the attitudes of those who perpetuate and justify the practice.  We'll also cover the exploding iguana population problem in Puerto Rico and what's being done to help.
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