Tag: wildlife management
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Bern Wolf Attack on Llamas in Hasliberg Sparks Urgent Calls for Action
Hasliberg Wolf Attack on Llamas Triggers Urgent Calls for Action A Monday incident in the Bernese municipality of Hasliberg has shocked livestock keepers and raised questions about how Switzerland protects domestic animals from wildlife. Three llamas were killed in the attack, and a fourth was wounded. The event is notable precisely because llamas are not…
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Controversy Erupts After New Wolf Culling in Mont-Tendre
Introduction: Tensions Rise in Mont-Tendre A recent wolf culling at Mont-Tendre has reignited heated debates among farmers and wildlife advocates. Just hours before a significant protest organized by local farmers, wildlife officials reported that a new wolf was shot—marking the twelfth wolf culled from the Mont-Tendre pack this year. The Context of the Culling With…
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Marchairuz Farmers Rally Against Wolf Attacks
Farmers Unite Against Wolf Attacks in Marchairuz This past Sunday, amidst the scenic Jura Vaudois, farmers rallied at the Marchairuz and Mollendruz passes, drawing attention to a pressing issue affecting their livelihoods. A forest of wooden crosses adorned with photos of dead cattle served as a poignant backdrop for the demonstration, highlighting the severe impact…
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Marchairuz: Farmers Unite Against Wolf Attacks
Introduction In the picturesque region of Marchairuz, Switzerland, a growing concern has emerged among local farmers as wolf attacks on livestock have surged. Farmers gathered this past weekend at the col of Mollendruz, showcasing a poignant display of wooden crosses adorned with photos of slaughtered cattle, emphasizing the dire situation they face. With 94 livestock…
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Innovative Tactics to Capture Invasive Feral Pigs in Australia
Introduction Feral pigs are notorious in Australia as one of the country’s most damaging introduced species. Each year, they inflict a staggering economic impact of $100 million on the agricultural sector. These animals are often referred to as ‘mini-bulldozers’ due to their destructive feeding habits that can devastate crops and native vegetation. In a remarkable…
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Bear Attack in Odate City Leaves 77-Year-Old Injured
Overview of the Incident On the evening of October 10, at approximately 10:45 PM, a 77-year-old man was attacked by what is believed to be a bear while patrolling his field in Yukizawa, Odate City. The elderly man suffered multiple injuries, including a fractured facial bone, necessitating urgent medical attention. He was transported to a…