Captive-bred lions are sold to hunting estates where they are shot by hunters for entertainment, often while sedated and within small enclosures. Continue Reading... "027 – The Lion Bone Trade – A Roaring Success?"
Month: June 2022
026 – Are We Subsidising Wildlife Persecution in the UK?
Shooting estates have used the uplands as cash cows – taking millions in subsidies from taxpayers to support the killing of hundreds of thousands of birds every year in the name of entertainment. Land management is geared directly toward the welfare of the grouse, and the detriment of native wildlife and people. We believe that the majority of UK taxpayers would be horrified to know that their income tax is being given to wealthy landowners to support the killing of grouse for entertainment and that’s before they know about the snaring and poisoning of protected and native wild animals and the destruction of the upland peat bogs, carbon release from burning and the increased risk of flooding to those taxpayers homes and businesses in the lowlands. Continue Reading... "026 – Are We Subsidising Wildlife Persecution in the UK?"
025 – Lifting the lid on wildlife traps and snares
Wildlife Matters is determined to see a ban on all animal traps in the UK. Such a senseless act of brutality should not be tolerated and those who use these killer devices must be held accountable for their heinous actions. The needless suffering of wild animals must end now! Continue Reading... "025 – Lifting the lid on wildlife traps and snares"
024 – Why are we still Hunting Mink and Otters ?
Between April and October, hunters target minks along the riverbanks. This practice is particularly egregious as the animal used to be a protected otter species. While only 17 hunts are officially recognised, the Hunt Saboteurs Association knows 20 more unregistered packs. Continue Reading... "024 – Why are we still Hunting Mink and Otters ?"
023 – Farmed for their fur
Using animal fur for clothing is no longer necessary—the technology to create ethical, humane materials for warm and fashionable garments has long been available. Are we content to make living creatures suffer and die so that we can decorate our bodies? Continue Reading... "023 – Farmed for their fur"