Animal rights group Peta is calling on Crystal Palace to retire its bald eagle mascot, arguing that the presence of animals is inappropriate in a busy football stadium.
The organisation said a brightly lit ground filled with loud and enthusiastic supporters was not a suitable setting for animals. Its appeal is focused on the conditions created by the stadium environment, including the noise and activity surrounding matches.
Crystal Palace is known for using a bald eagle as its mascot, but the supplied material does not provide further details about the animal’s appearances or the club’s arrangements. It also does not include a response from Crystal Palace to Peta’s request.
The appeal places the use of animal mascots in sporting venues under scrutiny. Peta is seeking the mascot’s retirement, while no decision or next step from the club has been provided.
