This report reveals that up to a quarter of a million animals are killed each year in an attempt to totally eradicate foxes, stoats, weasels, along with any other animal that indiscriminately fall into the traps and snares. Research shows that nearly a half of the animals killed are “non target species” such as hedgehogs, dippers and mistle thrush. This killing happens for one reason – to ensure there are more grouse to shoot for “sport”.
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