Global News - June 2008
< Back to Global News
Rare red kite dies after shooting
Wed 25 June 2008 14:00 UK — Europe,Birds
A rare red kite has died after it was shot on Berwickshire grouse moor late last week.
The BBC reported that the rare bird died last week (June 19th) from injuries it sustained as a result of the shooting.
According to the report, it was found by walkers and taken to a vet with injuries to its wing and back. However, the vet was unable to prevent it dying from the internal injuries it was suffering from.
There is growing concerns about rising wildlife crime in the Boarders area, the BBC noted. This killing is the second of a rare bird in the region in recent months.
Earlier this year, one of the only pair of breeding golden eagles in the Boarders was apparently poisoned deliberately.
While red kites are only listed as 'near endangered' across the globe, their numbers in the UK are considered to be dangerously low.
In fact, the birds were initially declared extinct in the UK in the late 19th century but were reintroduced in the 1990s. It is now believed around 400 breeding pairs live on the island.
Help IAR save animals from suffering around the world.
News brought to you by International Animal Rescue, saving animals from suffering around the world.
< Back to Global News |
Read IAR News
Read IAR News >
|
November 2008
A win for greyhounds in Massachusetts
On 4 November the people of Massachusetts, USA voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Greyhound Protect Act. This legislation will phase out commercial dog racing in the state by 2010.
October 2008
Help the Street Animals of Morocco (HSAM)
International Animal Rescue has twice assisted with the treatment of cats and dogs in Morocco by a group of local and foreign volunteers. The initiative was led by vet nurse Claire Sedgewick. She has produced a report describing their work.
October 2008
Sainsbury's seal protest update
On 29 October we entered discussions with Sainsbury's officials and now await a favorable response to our demands for a statement of their intention to stop killings seals.
|
