Pamplona's ostrich run

The streets of Pamplona, famed for its bull-running fiesta, echoed to a different sound on Monday when dozens of ostriches rampaged through the northern Spanish town. Spanish television went to Pamplona to film this new phenomenon.

The sharp horns and clattering hooves of Pamplona's bulls were replaced by a more comical sight

But the birds, which are often more than 6ft tall, have sharp claws and a powerful kick

Audacious youngsters took over from Pamplona's traditional dare-devil runners...

... as a younger crowd looked on from the safety of the sidelines

Dressed in the traditional white and red of the San Fermin festival, children fled the approaching birds

The idea for this new run came from the arrival of an ostrich farm in the area a few years ago

But like the bull run, the ostrich run has led to strong criticism from animal rights groups.

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