

What are becerradas?
The becerradas are bullfighting shows where anyone can outsmart, torture and kill a calf not older than 2 years old . This type of cruel festival is celebrated every year as part of popular festivities in towns throughout Spain, such as Valdeolmos-Alalpardo, Leganés, Robledo de Chavela, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Cercedilla, San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Zarzalejo, San Martín de la Vega, Villamanta, Collado Villalba, Chinchón, Pinto, El Escorial and Cenicientos.
More than 2,500 bulls are turned into living torches in Spanish traditions every year
13 agosto 2025
While bullfighting is commonly associated with cape-and-sword corridas in arenas, the "toro embolado" (fire bull) is part of a wide spectrum of popular bull festivals where the animal isn't killed. Here we explain what they are and what we must do to end them.
AnimaNaturalis reports 'sokamuturra' event after heifer falls into the sea
07 agosto 2025
We have filed a complaint with the Basque Government over serious irregularities during a bull festival held on July 31st, which continued after a heifer fell into the water in an unprotected area.
Dénia once again the epicenter of animal cruelty with their 'Bous a la Mar'
14 julio 2025
On July 8th and 9th, investigators from AnimaNaturalis and CAS International documented one of the cruelest aspects of Dénia's local festivals: the 'bous a la mar' (bulls to the sea). This spectacle involves chasing young bulls and cows to force them off a purpose-built platform into the harbor waters. What is billed as tradition or entertainment becomes a hellscape for the animals – marked by sheer terror, physical blows, relentless heat, and utter exhaustion.
We expose the abuse of heifers in Sant Jaume d'Enveja
08 julio 2025
We visited Sant Jaume d'Enveja (Tarragona), one of the Catalan municipalities that organizes the most festivals, to expose the harassment and mockery that animals are subjected to in these popular celebrations.
The public attempt to prevent our team from filming Sant Jaume d'Enveja bull fiestas
06 julio 2025
While documenting a traditional "correbou" bull event in Sant Jaume d'Enveja (Tarragona), members of AnimaNaturalis – including its director Aïda Gascón – were assaulted and threatened. The footage reveals not only animal cruelty but also escalating violence against those working to expose it.
Historic suspension of the Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli marks a milestone in animal protection
04 diciembre 2024
The celebration of Medinaceli's Toro Jubilo, scheduled for November 16, has been suspended by the Administrative Litigation Court of Soria, ruling that tradition does not justify animal suffering. The measure, in response to an appeal by PACMA, underscores the legal protection of animals as sentient beings and highlights the progress of Spanish legislation on animal welfare.