Grey squirrels are beautiful, intelligent and highly adaptable animals, and yet there appears to be an intolerance – even a hatred – of them by some people.
Demands for their death come largely from just two sources: those with vested interests, and so-called conservationists who whimsically favour one animal over another. We should not forget that, not so long ago, red squirrels were accused of all t
he things for which the greys are now blamed. As a result, hundreds of thousands of reds were killed – driving them to near extinction.
It is not the fault of grey squirrels that they were brought to this country. To kill such a hardy species flies in the face of Darwinism – it is killing of the fittest.
Finally, and most importantly, squirrels feel pain. That they can legally be beaten to death in a sack, trapped, shot or even drowned by "pest" controllers, is an indication of how unfeelingly savage our society has become.
Anyone wishing to find out more about the hidden motives behind wildlife culls can order a free copy of With Extreme Prejudice: the Culling of British Wildlife by calling 01732 364546 or e-mailing info@animalaid.co.uk
Kate Fowler-Reeves
Head of Campaigns,
Animal Aid,
The Old Chapel,
Bradford Street,
Tonbridge,
Kent
The full article contains 220 words and appears in Peterborough ET newspaper.
