The problem is that by rescuing foxes instead of humanely euthanizing them
we run the risk of changing people's attitudes to the point where there will
be a call for the cute and cuddly fox to be protected, like the feral horse
issue when we call them (romantically) brumbies. I like horses but not as
feral animals damaging delicate ecosystems. Similarly the various deer
species that people think are cute are a problem. They may well be cute but
they are doing much damage in our parks and reserves.
Regards
Greg
Dr Greg. P. Clancy
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-----Original Message-----
From: Carl Clifford
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 2:17 PM
To: martin cachard
Cc: Birding_Aus
Subject: Sydney Fox Rescue?
Hi Martin,
I do have reservations about keeping wild animals in what amounts to
solitary confinement for life, though. Having spent a week locked in a cell
for 23 hours a day ( cutting out speeding fines in my youth), I would not
like subject even a Fox to a lifetime sentence. Sure, it saves the life of
some Fox kits, but what quality of life would they have?
Carl
On 28 Oct 2014, at 13:13, martin cachard <> wrote:
thanx for the link Carl...
i've just had a quick look & read that they de-sex & never release back
into the wild any foxes brought to them...
this group could be a handy ally, I would have thought...
cheers,
martin cachard, cairns
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> My only comment is, why? http://www.sydneyfoxrescue.com
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> Carl Clifford
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