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Highland hare population has dropped dramatically, says study
The number of mountain hares in the eastern Highlands has dropped by more than 99 per cent since 1954, according to a new study - prompting calls for urgent action to protect the species.
Nearly 38,000 mountain hares killed in one season, new data reveals
The full extent of culling of mountain hares in Scotland has been revealed by The Ferret, with up to 38,000 killed a year.
Birds of prey killed or missing at grouse shooting estates
Over 70 birds of prey have been killed or gone missing at grouse shooting estates across Scotland since 2004.
Scale of commercial hare shooting exposed amid calls for cull ban
Mountain Hares are under threat from lucrative shoots and mass culls according to an animal welfare charity.