Animal rights group urges Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot | Crystal Palace
By: Ed Aarons | Published: 2026-10-20 12:00:35 | Source: www.theguardian.com
A leading animal rights group has urged Crystal Palace to retire their American bald eagle mascot because, it says, the matchday experience can leave the bird “frightened, disoriented and panicked” and put spectators at risk.
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