Officials pass historic legislation that will drastically change entertainment: 'Animal cruelty masquerading as wholesome family fun'

Officials pass historic legislation that will drastically change entertainment: 'Animal cruelty masquerading as wholesome family fun'

In a major win for animal rights activists, Mexico's government passed a landmark bill to ban dolphin shows and the use of other marine animals in entertainment. The legislation had the backing of both the Mexican Senate and Chamber of Deputies, according to World Animal Protection. Per the terms of the new law, dolphins can no longer be born in captivity, and the remaining dolphins in entertainment facilities will live out their natural lives u…