Or were they? I'll admit, the thought of animals in movies and television being abused for our entertainment never crossed my mind but my perception has definitely changed after seeing a documentary broadcast up here in Canada the other day. The videos are a little long but are worth a look. Some images may be disturbing for some viewers.

Cruel Camera 2008 (approx 40 mins)
Cruel Camera 1982 (approx 50 mins)