Raging bull

Raging bull

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Two bulls lock horns in the central Bosnian village of Preocica during a traditional bullfight - a sport which is practiced in places all around Bosnia and Herzegovina during the summer season.

Audiences watch bulls go head to head as their owners compete for glory and, in some cases, hefty cash prizes of 1,000 to 5,000 Euros ($1,322 to $6,612).

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A judge checks a bull's horns to make sure they have not been sharpened, a practice that was permitted in the past, but which has since been banned to prevent the animals being seriously injured.
. Preocica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

A judge checks a bull's horns to make sure they have not been sharpened, a practice that was permitted in the past, but which has since been banned to prevent the animals being seriously injured.

People watch as two bulls tussle in the ring.
. Preocica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

People watch as two bulls tussle in the ring.

Bulls fight it out during the competition, which usually sees about 20 animals going head to head, with the one that wins the most rounds going through to the finals.
. Preocica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

Bulls fight it out during the competition, which usually sees about 20 animals going head to head, with the one that wins the most rounds going through to the finals.

An owner looks on as two bulls lock horns.
. Preocica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

An owner looks on as two bulls lock horns.

People watch a bullfight in front of the commentary cabin.
. Preocica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

People watch a bullfight in front of the commentary cabin.

A singer entertains guests during a break from the fighting.
. Preocica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

A singer entertains guests during a break from the fighting.

A man lies on a picnic blanket next to his bull during the event.
. Preocica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

A man lies on a picnic blanket next to his bull during the event.