Month: May 2022

022 – The end of the ‘Bloodhunters’ – Hunting is dying?

I have watched in horror as countless innocent foxes were torn apart by hounds, driven on by jeering huntsmen while the Hunt Monitors observed and recorded the blatant disregard for the lives of the foxes. I have borne witness to countless violations of the Hunting Act, yet on nearly every occasion the perpetrators are allowed to evade punishment. I have seen my fellow sabs bravely fight against an unyielding enemy, only to be met with ruthless aggression; kicked, punched, beaten with riding crops and even run over by horses. Even when justice has been sought, it has been denied as the police have proven time and time again that they will not stand against violence against wildlife protectors. Continue Reading... "022 – The end of the ‘Bloodhunters’ – Hunting is dying?"

021 – Born to be Wild The Cruelty of Captivity

We do not believe there to be any justifiable reason to keep wild cetaceans, or indeed any wild animal, in captivity. Profit and entertainment are not a reason to steel an animal away from its home and keep it in unnatural conditions that cause it physical, emotional and psychological distress and suffering, to lead a miserable and unfulfilled existence and in many cases, reduce its natural life span by up to 50%! Continue Reading... "021 – Born to be Wild The Cruelty of Captivity"

020 Wildlife Habitats – Ancient Woodlands

Ancient woodlands are identified by the abundance of plants that spread slowly over the ground and whose seeds fall close to the parent. Wild anemone, wood sorrel, wild garlic, guelder rose, wood spurge, and small-leaved lime are some of the most likely indicators of ancient woodland. These woodlands have existed for centuries and have developed unique communities of plants and animals that aren’t found in any other habitat. Continue Reading... "020 Wildlife Habitats – Ancient Woodlands"

019 Poached for their body Parts – The illegal trade in wildlife

Wildlife Matters Investigates the wild animals which are being poached for their body parts for the Illegal wildlife trade. Looking at the individual species and revealing the huge numbers of individuals that are being killed to fuel the black economy and the massive market with a misplaced faith in traditional medicine that is based on animal body parts. Continue Reading... "019 Poached for their body Parts – The illegal trade in wildlife"