What happened to the trend
Over time, the trend declined because:
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Platforms began enforcing animal welfare rules
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Viewers raised concerns about child safety and animal stress
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Many channels were demonetized or removed
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Public awareness grew about ethical treatment of animals
Today
You’ll still find:
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Re-uploads and compilations
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Fan edits and nostalgic clips
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Discussions about whether the content was ethical