Why bulls charge

A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile. Log out. US Markets Loading H M S In the news. Therefore, it doesn't matter which color is the cape, the bulls will be irritated by the moving gestures made with it by the matador.

Then why do they choose the red muleta? One very important reason is that the red masks the bull's blood during the bullfight. If you want to contribute and have specific expertise, please contact us at nature cgtn. Apart from becoming agitated at moving objects, bulls can run up to speeds of 35 mph, making running a potentially foolish move. Step 5. Arm yourself. Pack something long, sturdy and blunt that would make a bull think twice about attacking you.

Step 6. Remember that despite all their bulk, bulls can run extremely fast and can turn on a dime. Step 7. Step 8. Scream as loud as you can and hit the bull across its muzzle or nose with a stick, pipe or baseball bat.

Be persistent until it decides to leave you alone. In many cases, this can be enough to put them off the attack. Step 9. This may distract it long enough for you to get to safety. Because bulls are herd animals and naturally social, the isolation they face prior to an even can also contribute to their aggression.

They are alone in the ring surrounded by humans, who end up essentially harassing the bull. In its natural setting in the presence of other cattle, bulls show less aggression. Bulls, it should be noted, are not provoked by the color red, as Discovery's Mythbusters proved some years ago. These animals are in fact color-blind, and instead are enticed to charge by the motion of a person or object.

Bull runs and bullfighting festivals are common in Spain throughout the summer, as the season runs from April to September. But a recent spike in deaths in these events may lead organizers and participants to reconsider holding them in the future. This summer has not been a great season for bull sporting enthusiasts.