Our divergent relationship with animals

Some creatures are part of the family, others are part of the dinner. Jacqui Corcoran explores our divergent relationship with animals.
Our divergent relationship with animals

Once upon a time there was a bull called Benjy who lived on a farm in Co Mayo where he was expected to make the girl cows happy. There was a problem though. Benjy was gay.

Benjy became an internet sensation when he was rescued from imminent slaughter by a hefty donation from one of the creators of The Simpsons. The wider public joined the Hollywood mogul in taking Benjy into their hearts. A fundit campaign, to assist in his happy retirement at a UK animal sanctuary, raised thousands.

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