Having been involved in the case, Maya Lester recounts the true story of the temple bullock Shambo and the legal legacy of his slaughter
Rarely has an animal received such press attention, even in the summer silly season. Perhaps it was his shiny black nose. Or his very own online petition and 24/7 webcam. Maybe it was the farcical final showdown between government officials trying to cut their way into the temple and hundreds of persistently peaceful monks played out on television and internet blogs the world over. Or the emotional rollercoaster of the stay of execution granted one day and revoked three days later.
