Articles tagged with 'Wild animals'
What is the RSPCA’s view on camel tour rides?
The way in which wild camels are used for riding tours can pose many welfare risks, including confinement which may prevent camels from expressing important natural behaviours.
Is mange in wombats a serious welfare issue?
Mange is a parasitic skin infestation which, if left untreated, can cause crusting, bleeding and intense irritation. In wombats and other animals, including humans, it is caused by Sarcoptes mites, which are microscopic insects that burrow into the skin.
How can I deter wild ducks and other birds from my swimming pool?
The following information provides some tips about how to deter ducks and other birds from pools: Change the landscape to make it less attractive to the birds Geese and ducks are attracted to areas with open water and large expanses of grass, such as golf courses, parks, and large lawns.
Is translocation a humane option for managing peri-urban kangaroos?
Peri-urban kangaroos are those who inhabit areas directly surrounding established metropolitan, urban, or regional centres. The welfare issues relating to the management of peri-urban kangaroos are complex and challenging, as they involve balancing prevention of harm to kangaroos whilst solving human-animal conflict situations.
Can fruit-tree netting be wildlife friendly?
Yes, if you use the correct netting and install it properly, backyard fruit tree netting can be ‘wildlife friendly’. However, if not used in the correct manner, netting can pose a serious risk to wild animals.
Is fertility control a humane option for managing peri-urban kangaroos?
Fertility control is one option for managing kangaroo populations where conflicts may exist with human activity, for example peri-urban areas (areas adjacent to towns and cities).
What are the animal welfare (and environmental) issues with the production of palm oil?
Palm oil is a cheap, versatile and very popular vegetable oil. However, its large-scale production has caused a devastating impact on wildlife and the environment.
How can I stop birds flying into my windows or attacking my car?
An Australian magpie-lark. Sometimes birds accidentally fly into windows as they cannot see the transparent glass and reflections on the surface of the glass can confuse them, making them think they are flying into open air.
What are glue boards and why are they inhumane?
Glue boards (also known as glue traps) are made of cardboard, plastic or wood covered in an adhesive and are promoted as a rodent control method. They are designed to catch and trap animals who run across their surface.
Should flying foxes be culled or dispersed to protect horses against Hendra virus?
Flying fox numbers are considered to be declining and some species are even classified as vulnerable to extinction. The reason we may now be more aware of flying foxes is due to the destruction of their natural habitat through urban development.