Although wildflowers are often admired for their beauty and poetic nature, they also play a crucial role in our ecosystem. More than 1400 species of insects depend on wildflowers for their survival, using them as a source of food and shelter. Continue Reading... "036 – Summer Wildflower Walk"
Month: August 2022
035 – Britain’s Wild Visitors – Summer
Summer is a great time to see wildlife in the UK, including large mammals in the waters and colourful insects. Some bird species are quieter now as they have finished breeding season and chicks have fledged. Continue Reading... "035 – Britain’s Wild Visitors – Summer"
034 – Stag Hunting in Britain
Stag hunters rely on these exemptions and often claim that they’re trail hunting, a practice where hounds follow an artificial scent rather than a genuine stag. This is a common cover used by hunters to continue their activities under the guise of a legal sport. Continue Reading... "034 – Stag Hunting in Britain"
033 Blood on the Moors – The inglorious 12th
On the so-called ‘Glorious Twelfth,‘ Wildlife Matters ventured to the Upland moors, only to witness a scene that painted a starkly different picture—a scene of Blood on the Moors—the ‘Inglorious Twelfth ‘. This experience underscored the reasons why we vehemently oppose the Grouse Shooting. Continue Reading... "033 Blood on the Moors – The inglorious 12th"
032 – What is Canned Hunting
Animals are kept in enclosures where they can’t escape and are killed with a bow and arrow or a rifle. Sometimes they are even sedated with medicine. No licence or hunting experience is required to hunt lions in South Africa. Continue Reading... "032 – What is Canned Hunting"