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  • CHIANG RAI -MARCH 12 2006: Like boxing, the "corner men" of each bird are very important elements of the fight. In a flurry of action, they cut swelling bumps, sew wounds, wash cuts, repair feathers and use other methods to refresh and get the bird ready for the next round.Fear of Bird Flu caused officials to ban Thai cock fights in 2005, but a persistent movement of Thai's claiming the social significance of the sport and a reduction in Bird Flu cases has allowed the fights to resume. (Photo by Logan Mock-Bunting)
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  • CHIANG RAI - MARCH 5 2006: An older gentleman watches a cockfight in Chaing Rai, Thailand. Activists brought up tales such as the legend that Thailand was created by Thai Princes's win over a Burmese Rooster. Bird Flu caused the banning of cock fights in 2005, but a persistent movement of Thai's claiming the social significance of the sport and a reduction in Bird Flu cases has allowed the fights to resume. (Photo by Logan Mock-Bunting)
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  • CHIANG RAI -MARCH 12 2006: Unlike the more vicious fights in Indonesia, Thai cocks do not fight to the death - the birds are worth too much and the owners do not want to lose them. When one is knocked out or attempts to escape the ring, the fight is over, and the birds will return to fight another day. Fear of Bird Flu caused officals to ban Thai cock fights in 2005, but a persistent movement of Thai's claiming the social significance of the sport and a reduction in Bird Flu cases has allowed the fights to resume. (Photo by Logan Mock-Bunting)
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  • CHIANG RAI -MARCH 12 2006: Like boxing, the "corner men" of each bird are very important elements of the fight. In a flurry of action, they cut swelling bumps, sew wounds, wash cuts, repair feathers and use other methods to refresh and get the bird ready for the next round.Fear of Bird Flu caused officials to ban Thai cock fights in 2005, but a persistent movement of Thai's claiming the social significance of the sport and a reduction in Bird Flu cases has allowed the fights to resume. (Photo by Logan Mock-Bunting)
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  • CHIANG RAI - MARCH 12 2006: The matches are held in all manner of buildings, from shanty shacks to upscale arenas. In the larger arenas, the winning purses can be $10,000 US or more, with bets raising the stakes even higher. Bird Flu caused the banning of cock fights in 2005, but a persistent movement of Thai's claiming the social significance of the sport and a reduction in Bird Flu cases has allowed the fights to resume. (Photo by Logan Mock-Bunting)
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  • CHIANG RAI Thailand -MARCH 12 2006: With the winning purse from some single fights running as high as $10,000 US, the contest can be a nerve-wracking for owners and bettors, who wipe their brows and bite their nails in anticipation.  Fear of Bird Flu caused officials to ban Thai cock fights in 2005, but a persistent movement of Thai's claiming the social significance of the sport and a reduction in Bird Flu cases has allowed the fights to resume. (Photo by Logan Mock-Bunting)
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  • CHIANG RAI -MARCH 12 2006: When facing opponents, the birds will often puff up and flap their wings in shows of bravado. fear of Bird Flu caused officals to ban Thai cock fights in 2005, but a persistent movement of Thai's claiming the social significance of the sport and a reduction in Bird Flu cases has allowed the fights to resume. (Photo by Logan Mock-Bunting)
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  • CHIANG RAI - MARCH 12 2006: Emotions run high as betters and bookies call out odds and shout encouragement to the birds. Bird Flu caused the banning of cock fights in 2005, but a persistent movement of Thai's claiming the social significance of the sport and a reduction in Bird Flu cases has allowed the fights to resume. (Photo by Logan Mock-Bunting)
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  • CHIANG RAI, THAILAND - MARCH 12 2006: A man feels the weight and muscles of a bird. Owners compare size and strength to make fair match-ups and determine odds. Bird Flu caused the banning of cock fights in 2005, but a persistent movement of Thai's claiming the social significance of the sport and a reduction in Bird Flu cases has allowed the fights to resume. (Photo by Logan Mock-Bunting)
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  • CHIANG RAI, THAILAND - MARCH 5 2006: Emotions run high as betters and bookies call out odds and shout encouragement to the birds. Although gambling is technically illegal, betting on cock matches is a longtime tradition and authorities nearly always ignore it. Bird Flu caused the banning of cock fights in 2005, but a persistent movement of Thai's claiming the social significance of the sport and a reduction in Bird Flu cases has allowed the fights to resume. (Photo by Logan Mock-Bunting)
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