by 
artmorgan
ANSWERS: 8
-
"Fighting bulls charge instantly at anything that moves because of their natural instinct and centuries of special breeding. Unlike domestic bulls, they do not have to be trained to charge, nor are they starved or tortured to make them savage. Those animals selected for the corrida are allowed to live a year longer than those assigned to the slaughterhouse. Bulls to be fought by novilleros (beginners) are supposed to be three years old and those fought by full matadors are supposed to be at least four." source: http://uk.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761559854/Bullfighting.html
-
The red colour of the cape is a matter of tradition, as bulls are actually colour blind.
-
Spanish bullfighter's capes are usually pink and gold, but red is also used. This is because it is easy for the spectators to see. Here is a page that explains a bit about bullfighting- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullfighting The reason that bulls charge is because they are bred to be aggressive.
-
Is it because bulls are attracted to the color red?
-
Actually, bulls are color blind. The bull fighter moves the cape to attract the bull's attention. http://ask.yahoo.com/20040224.html (Yeah, sorry for the Yahoo link, blasphemy around here... : ))
-
Red is a warrior's color. This is good
-
because its a mexican thing
-
Tradition. Research indicates that bulls do not see the colour....it is the movement which irritates and provokes them.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Copyright 2023, Wired Ivy, LLC