Illegal Wildlife Releases in Cairngorms: Feral Pigs and Lynx Spark Controversy
A group of eight feral pigs, believed to have been illegally released in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park, has been captured and humanely culled, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) confirmed. The incident marks the second unauthorized wildlife release in the area within the same timeframe. The pigs were first spotted near Uath Lochans, a woodland area near Kingussie, about five miles from where four lynx were illegally abandoned recently. Park rangers quickly responded to contain potential environmental and agricultural risks. “This appears to be a reckless and illegal act which demonstrates a total disregard for both animal welfare and the wider … Continue reading Illegal Wildlife Releases in Cairngorms: Feral Pigs and Lynx Spark Controversy
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