Aquaman actor and Hollywood star Jason Momoa has come under fire after sharing his video in which he’s seen sharing a ‘cookie kiss’ with a bear he works together with in an Apple TV+ series called See.
While Jason has previously advocated for the protection of wildlife habitats and the preservation of animal species, the 40-year-old has now been criticized over his video in which he feeds Tag the Bear a cookie using his mouth.
“The things we do for our ART. SEE is out. Please watch on Apple TV+. The bear needs to know your scent. So here’s my cookie kisses big guy. Love you tag. Aloha Baba Voss,” the actor captioned his footage.
While the most loyal fans quickly commended Momoa for his bravery, not everyone agreed this was a wise move with some activists accusing the actor of promoting animal cruelty.
“That’s animal abuse. The bear should be free. Please educate yourself. Having wildlife in cages is not cute, it’s ignorant and abusive… not cool! The poor bear,” someone wrote.
“This is just not right, that bear isn’t a toy or a prop and shouldn’t be treated as one,” another one added.
Following the public backlash, Momoa was also confronted by PETA who pleaded with him to stop using Tag for filming purposes.
“It has been documented that trainers frequently use cruel techniques such as food deprivation, beatings, electric shocks, and chaining to force animals to perform for entertainment, including TV shows,” Elisa Allen of PETA UK said in an interview with LADbible.
“Wild animals such as bears are inherently dangerous to humans, so trainers often use cruel methods to dominate animals into submission.
“When today’s production companies have access to computer-generated imagery, animatronics, and other cutting-edge technology, there’s simply no excuse for subjecting animals to the risk of physical harm, the confusing environment of a production set – including bright lights and loud, scary noises – and the stress of training, travel, and confinement.point 563 |
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As the Game of Thrones’ star said during his appearance in The Ellen Show, he was truly scared at the time he shared a cookie kiss with Tag. However, he insisted “it has to get to know” him in order for them to work together efficiently.
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