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Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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Plan for eating beavers abandoned after Ferret queries
A proposal to investigate eating beavers to limit their numbers was dropped from Scotland’s new wild beaver strategy following inquiries from The Ferret.
Licences to kill: 115 Tayside beavers shot in 2020
The Scottish Government's wildlife agency licensed the killing of 115 beavers in Tayside in 2020, sparking angry criticisms from campaigners.
Farmers and landowners raising funds to back beaver killing
Farmers and landowners have joined forces to help a Scottish Government agency defend itself for handing out licences to kill wild beavers.
Wildlife agency: beavers ‘good’ for eating and stuffing
The Scottish Government’s wildlife agency told farmers that beavers were “good to eat and could be used for taxidermy”.
Scotland risks ‘lagging behind’ England on animal welfare rules for live exports
Rules for the live export of animals in Scotland must be improved to match new standards proposed for England and Wales, say critics.
Wildlife agency under fire for ‘sickening’ beaver images
The Scottish Government’s wildlife agency is under attack for including images of dead beavers - including one displayed by children - in shooting lessons for Tayside farmers.
Probe after bloodied beaver found dead in Perthshire
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is investigating the death of a beaver in Perthshire just two days after the season for lethal control of the animals opened.
Animals could suffer as welfare charities impacted by Covid-19
Animal welfare charities are facing "significant" financial problems in the Covid-19 crisis, which could put animals at risk as services are cut back.
Carry on shooting: Scottish beavers still being killed
Two beavers have been shot and another five were seen dead on Tayside in the last month, an investigation by The Ferret has revealed.
