[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/environ...-10094682.html

[Smithy]

I thought this was gonna be about the deodorant

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Smithy

I thought this was gonna be about the deodorant

same

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

[arista]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

same

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

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

same

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.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

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

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

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 .

Sort of like humans, to be fair...

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

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..

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

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

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Ammi

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

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]

Yes to control the over population
of Deer

[user104658]

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]

Originally Posted by Chaos

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

[Crimson Dynamo]

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

reduce the chav levels

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

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

reduce the chav levels

[arista]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

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

reduce the chav levels

No they Eat Deers
not Chavs

[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?

[user104658]

Originally Posted by 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?

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 .

[arista]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

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 .

They will help Control the Over Population of Deer

[Crimson Dynamo]

when will.. the wolf?

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

when will.. the wolf?

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

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

There is so many
Butchers get great supply in that Zone

[arista]

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