Would you reintroduce the Lynx?

[Kizzy]

Would you reintroduce a predator to control the deer population?
Could we not eat them?... I know that won't be a popular view (bambi :( ) but the thought of them and other animals being ripped to shreds by a wild cat isn't that attractive either.

'Lynx are to be reintroduced into the wild in Britain after a 1,300-year absence, under an ambitious “rewilding” plan drawn up by a conservation charity.

The Lynx UK Trust would release up to 18 of the cats onto private estates in Aberdeenshire, Cumbria and Norfolk if the idea is given the go-ahead by Natural England and Scottish Natural Heritage.

The predators eat deer, rabbits and hares among other animals but are not considered a risk to people as they tend to stay away from humans.

Dr Paul O’Donoghue, who advises the trust, told The Sunday Times: “The lynx is one of the most enigmatic, beautiful cats on the planet. The British countryside is dying, and lynx will bring it back to life.”


http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/lynx-to-be-reintroduced-into-the-wild-in-britain-after-a-1300year-absence-10094682.html

[Smithy]

I thought this was gonna be about the deodorant

[arista]

Yes to control the over population
of Deer

[Niamh.]

I thought this was gonna be about the deodorant

same :laugh:

But I'm not sure reintroducing a wild cat like that is such a good idea, they'll probably end being hunted themselves or attacking people or domestic pets or farm animals

[Toy Soldier]

The deer and rabbit populations in Scotland are completely out of control at this point because stupid humans removed natural predators like the lynx and wolves... so yes, if they can be reintroduced then they should be.

[Ninastar]

No, because sadly I don't think the human race can be trusted with such an animal

[arista]

same :laugh:

But I'm not sure reintroducing a wild cat like that is such a good idea, they'll probably end being hunted themselves or attacking people or domestic pets or farm animals


No its for the Deer

Any Farm animals killed
they get money back

They will not attack humans if left alone
they run off

[Crimson Dynamo]

I would introduce them onto some of the housing schemes in central scotland

reduce the chav levels

:idc:

[kirklancaster]

I would introduce them onto some of the housing schemes in central scotland

reduce the chav levels

:idc:

:joker:

[arista]

No, because sadly I don't think the human race can be trusted with such an animal



Its in a area full of
to many Deer's
so the Lynx will have a good food supply

[Kizzy]

Are rabbits and deer not a food source, why are people eating infected horses when there's all this meat hopping and running about?

[arista]

I would introduce them onto some of the housing schemes in central scotland

reduce the chav levels

:idc:


No they Eat Deers
not Chavs

[Toy Soldier]

same :laugh:

But I'm not sure reintroducing a wild cat like that is such a good idea, they'll probably end being hunted themselves or attacking people or domestic pets or farm animals

I think the idea would be to restore them to their natural habitats, rural areas in the Scottish highlands etc., where there aren't even farmed animals let alone people or domestic pets. Areas that are being completely destroyed by out of control deer population. As the food source (all of those pesky deer!) is plentiful they would have no reason to move closer to any civilisation... most people might never see a lynx in their entire life, let alone be attacked by one. They would be very wary of humans.

[Crimson Dynamo]

when will.. the wolf?

[Niamh.]

I think the idea would be to restore them to their natural habitats, rural areas in the Scottish highlands etc., where there aren't even farmed animals let alone people or domestic pets. Areas that are being completely destroyed by out of control deer population. As the food source (all of those pesky deer!) is plentiful they would have no reason to move closer to any civilisation... most people might never see a lynx in their entire life, let alone be attacked by one. They would be very wary of humans.

mmm maybe, it is a shame that such a beautiful animal has been killed off by humans but I could see history repeating itself eventually which would be sad

[Toy Soldier]

Are rabbits and deer not a food source, why are people eating infected horses when there's all this meat hopping and running about?

Because they're wild and would have to be hunted, which isn't economical! We need big fat juicy cows that just sit in a field waiting to be killed :joker:.

[Toy Soldier]

mmm maybe, it is a shame that such a beautiful animal has been killed off by humans but I could see history repeating itself eventually which would be sad

I don't know, people didn't know the effect it would have on the ecosystem before they were all killed off the first time. Overpopulations of deer can completely destroy land, and it was landowners that decided it was a good idea to kill off the predators the first time. Thinking that it would all be the same but minus the "dangerous" animals. But the knock on impact on the food chain (no predators AT ALL capable of taking down large herbivorous animals) gave them free reign to just go forth and multiply :joker:.

Sort of like humans, to be fair...

[Kizzy]

I don't know, people didn't know the effect it would have on the ecosystem before they were all killed off the first time. Overpopulations of deer can completely destroy land, and it was landowners that decided it was a good idea to kill off the predators the first time. Thinking that it would all be the same but minus the "dangerous" animals. But the knock on impact on the food chain (no predators AT ALL capable of taking down large herbivorous animals) gave them free reign to just go forth and multiply :joker:.

Sort of like humans, to be fair...

Have you never heard of IDS?.. :joker:

I still say if there's that many then there's a way to trap and farm them.

[smudgie]

Personally I would try and encourage people to eat venison, a good low fat meat.
A bullet from a hunter might be more humane than being attacked by a big cat,
Certainly could be quite a lucrative business for the area as well.

[arista]

Because they're wild and would have to be hunted, which isn't economical! We need big fat juicy cows that just sit in a field waiting to be killed :joker:.



They will help Control the Over Population of Deer

[arista]

Personally I would try and encourage people to eat venison, a good low fat meat.
A bullet from a hunter might be more humane than being attacked by a big cat,
Certainly could be quite a lucrative business for the area as well.


There is so many
Butchers get great supply in that Zone

[arista]

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/178/3/f/dsc2450_lynx_family_by_malmborg-d6av8b5.jpg

This Family needs its Dinner
the over population of Deer
is a match.

[Niamh.]

They are gorgeous cats though

[Ammi]

I think the idea would be to restore them to their natural habitats, rural areas in the Scottish highlands etc., where there aren't even farmed animals let alone people or domestic pets. Areas that are being completely destroyed by out of control deer population. As the food source (all of those pesky deer!) is plentiful they would have no reason to move closer to any civilisation... most people might never see a lynx in their entire life, let alone be attacked by one. They would be very wary of humans.

....hmm, this sounds a bit like The Jurassic Park, don't worry, it's all very safe for the human population..

[Northern Monkey]

No!It gives me an itchy rash under my arm.

[Niamh.]

....hmm, this sounds a bit like The Jurassic Park, don't worry, it's all very safe for the human population..

:hehe:

[Toy Soldier]

....hmm, this sounds a bit like The Jurassic Park, don't worry, it's all very safe for the human population..
:joker: not really, humans and lynx (and wolves!) coexisted just fine in Britain for tens of thousands of years up until very recently,and they weren't wiped out because they were any danger to humans.

[arista]

They are gorgeous cats though


Yes they only want the Deer


Its a Done Deal

[Ammi]

:joker: not really, humans and lynx (and wolves!) coexisted just fine in Britain for tens of thousands of years up until very recently,and they weren't wiped out because they were any danger to humans.

...I think the article said Norfolk and there aren't any huge remote areas there that you would really want to think of Lynx running around because a lot of the remoter areas are places where hikers/walkers etc go...I know it's a problem/land destruction etc but is killing, whichever form of killing that is the only way to control it...

[MTVN]

Doesn't sound like they'd be too big a danger to humans but they could be to farmers livestock and particularly sheep

[Northern Monkey]

I could imagine a good few getting shot for killing farmers animals.

[joeysteele]

One of my shortest ever answers,'no'.

[arista]

I could imagine a good few getting shot for killing farmers animals.


No those Farms get refunds for any
animals killed


Its Illegal to shoot them

Thats how we wiped them out

[Crimson Dynamo]

Im having venison burgers ce soir as it goes

[arista]

Im having venison burgers ce soir as it goes


Yes they cost more
but are Great

[arista]

When I first Started playing GTA5 on PS3
I chased a Women across the road
from the Petrol Station near the escape hill.

A Lynx arrived
the Women running was in front of me
but the Cat Killed me.


That was a lesson in GTA5 Life.

[Niamh.]

That's what you get for trying to hunt down women Arista tbh :idc:

[arista]

That's what you get for trying to hunt down women Arista tbh :idc:


Yes she was a fit lady
so I missed the red dot getting close to me
on that one only time
first day on the Game.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Yes i was going up mount chilliad and got near the top and decided to run the last wee bit and a big cat killed me.

:fist:

It tookme ages to get there

[arista]

Yes i was going up mount chilliad and got near the top and decided to run the last wee bit and a big cat killed me.

:fist:

It tookme ages to get there



The Magic of GTA5 PS3
first week

[Kazanne]

when will.. the wolf?

Wolves are my very favourite animals,would love to see them back here,but humans would destroy them eventually,

[Crimson Dynamo]

The last one in Scotland was killed just before you enter Helmsdale. There is a small memorial.

[Kazanne]

The last one in Scotland was killed just before you enter Helmsdale. There is a small memorial.

Aw,that's sad,wouldn't be long before it happened again.

[MTVN]

Was probably quite sad for people in that era to be attacked by wolves as well or see their livelihood destroyed by them

[Kazanne]

Was probably quite sad for people in that era to be attacked by wolves as well or see their livelihood destroyed by them

Oh I know but strong ,well built pens etc will keep wolves out , and aren't they afraid of humans? if not , they should be :hehe: but it's irrelevant ,the only wolves we have now are in well built pens.

[joeysteele]

'No' to Wolves as well from me.

[Northern Monkey]

'No' to Wolves as well from me.

Me too!My cat would shat herself.She's already not happy with peoples dogs in there gardens,Wild wolves would give her a coranary.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Werewolves anyone?

[Northern Monkey]

Werewolves anyone?

Could happen if the Welsh get hold of them:laugh:

[bots]

Its always been available in the toiletries section of my local supermarket :hehe:

[joeysteele]

Me too!My cat would shat herself.She's already not happy with peoples dogs in there gardens,Wild wolves would give her a coranary.

:joker: Aah bless her.

[waterhog]

if i saw one of them i would go here puss puss -

[Crimson Dynamo]

:evilgrin:I would not mind a couple of foxes to be released around chez LT

[waterhog]

plenty of foxyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ones here.