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On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 09:05:45 +1000, "Helen" wrote:
What a horrible situation! Killing hedgegogs is terrible; but so is the eating of endangered birds' eggs! I suppose the only thing is to try and move the 'hogs to an area where there are no endangered species. "Phil L" wrote in message ... Helen wrote: :: Couldn't believe my eyes to read about the slaughter of hedgehogs! :: As I live in OZ, I'm not sure of what RSPB stands for. Why would :: any organisation lead a slaughter of hedgehogs? Can someone please :: help? I presume you mean this: http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?...2&id=735662003 The 'hogs are eating the eggs of endangered birds, but the conservationists 'rescued' about 200 of them and moved them to the mainland...the authorities have spent a total of £26,000 to kill 66 'hogs, but these are believed to have been replaced by at least 60 baby hoglets making a grand total of 6 in the reduction - average cost per death = £4,330. It's been grinding on for a few years now but is proving to be a severe headache for those involved as the astronomical costs continue to mount up. It's a catch 22 situation but I know several people who would have homed hedgehogs if the had a chance. Temprance |
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