Man vs beast: when animals get the better of rock stars

Attacks, bites and stars covered in dog muck

$Morrissey vs. dog: The former Smiths singer and staunch animal lover was hurt after being attacked by a dog in England in 2011. Moz was later treated in hospital in Malmo, Sweden, for arm injuries and a fractured index finger on his right hand.$
Morrissey vs. dog: The former Smiths singer and staunch animal lover was hurt after being attacked by a dog in England in 2011. Moz was later treated in hospital in Malmo, Sweden, for arm injuries and a fractured index finger on his right hand.

Tuesday 4th September 2012 by Michael Holder | Photos by WENN.com

Touring the world with it's many weird and wonderful species of animals and insects is a priveledge afforded to the rich and musically successful, but it's not all fun and games - there are a few drawbacks.

Occasionally popstars and musicians' relentless touring can result in strange run-ins with the animal kingdom - sometimes embarrassing, sometimes funny and even sometimes - in the case of Cheryl Cole and mosquitos - life-threatening.

Following the news that Jersey Live festival organisers had to quarantine the backstage area after a huge spider was found in Noel Gallagher's kit, Gigwise has put together a list of the most famous fights between musicians and the animal world, including Skakira vs. sea lions, Michael Jackson vs. Bubbles and Kings of Leon vs. pigeons...