Guest guest Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Care2 Groups: Wild Cats of the World Mailing List <wildcats Save the Scottish Wildcat - 400 and Counting 10:22 AM Calling for a ban on snares in Scotland These indiscriminate traps are set for foxes and rabbits but are just as likely to kill badger, mountain hare, otter, domestic cat and wildcat. Visit the campaign website at: http://www.bansnares.com Petition: http://e-activist.com/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.client.id=75 & ea.campa ign.id=804 Snares are thin lengths of wire that are used to trap wild animals. Although their purpose is to immobilise, snares can cause extreme suffering to animals and in some cases a painful, lingering death. Snares are unselective. Any animal is at risk from a snare including protected species such as otters and badgers as well as deer, hare, livestock and even domestic cats and dogs. Public support for a ban A recent poll found that an overwhelming 75 per cent of people were opposed to their use and thought they should be banned. Despite such strong support for a ban on snares the Scottish Government has yet to prohibit them. But we believe a ban in Scotland can - and should - lead the way for the rest of the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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