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animals1 hour ago•2 min saved

Scottish Ecologist Battles to Keep Hand-Raised Badger Harriet

Graeme Wilson, an ecologist in the Scottish Borders, is fighting to retain custody of a badger named Harriet that he rescued from starvation in April. Wilson argues the animal is too habituated to humans to survive in the wild or thrive in a zoo. NatureScot has rejected his application for an educational license but is seeking a pragmatic resolution.

via BBC|

#animal-welfare #animals #badger-rescue

environment1 month ago•3 min saved

Scotland launches 2045 strategy to restore wildcats beyond the Cairngorms

Scotland has launched a national strategy to restore wildcats across the country by 2045, building on successful reintroductions in the Cairngorms. The plan addresses genetic dilution from hybridization with domestic cats and aims to expand habitats. While 46 wildcats have been released and wild-born litters confirmed, experts warn that climate change and habitat fragmentation remain critical threats to the species' survival.

via BBC|

#cairngorms #conservation-strategy #environment