Sniping koalas from helicopters: here’s what’s wrong with Victoria’s unprecedented cull

"Snipers in helicopters have shot more than 700 koalas in the Budj Bim National Park in western Victoria in recent weeks. It’s believed to be the first time koalas have been culled in this way. The species faces a double threat from habitat destruction and bushfire risk. They are considered endangered in New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory."
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https://theconversation.com/sniping-koalas-from-helicopters-heres-whats-wrong-with-victorias-unprecedented-cull-254996
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Amid Slew of Bear Attacks, Slovakia Gets Out Its Guns https://www.byteseu.com/890336/ #AnimalAttack #AnimalAttacks #bears #cull #Death #deaths #mauling #Slovakia #WildAnimals #Wildlife

Slovakia calls for the culling of hundreds of bears.

The Slovakian government has declared an emergency for much of the country after a man was mauled by a bear and died.

Prime Minister Robert Fico said Slovakians "can't live in a country where people are afraid of going to forests."

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250402-slovakia-calls-for-the-culling-of-hundreds-of-bears?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

"Cruel" plan to kill 850 wild animals condemned by PETA

Plans to kill 83 elephants, along with hippos and zebras, have sparked fierce criticism from an animal rights group.#Namibia #Elephants #Drought #Hippos #Cull #Culling #Africa
'Cruel' Plan To Kill 850 Wild Animals Condemned by PETA

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QUEEN Guitarist And Wildlife Activist BRIAN MAY To Host 'The Badgers, The Farmers And Me'

https://blabbermouth.net/news/queen-guitarist-and-wildlife-activist-brian-may-to-host-the-badgers-the-farmers-and-me