A Canadian wildlife park has been charged with five counts of animal cruelty – including allowing a peacock to be in distress.Marineland, in Niagara Falls, was also charged with failing to provide adequate food and water for 35 bears, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) said.Three final charges relate to failing to comply with the prescribed standards of care for a peacock and guinea hens.Marineland deny the allegations.The company told the BBC the accusations were made by “a former animal care worker who was fired for poor performance and inappropriate behaviour”.It …
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