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   08/05/2008, 21:18
Dick Smith is not online. Last active: 28/11/2008 21:01:49 Dick Smith



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I know that very well. Very well. Except I think that they don't much care about people.

What I am saying is that these disgusted posters are usually found sitting on their hands on humanitarian topics. In fact, on most topics.

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   08/05/2008, 21:25
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Just supposition Dick, just supposition.  People who care, care... about everything.  Those who jump on to forums with nasty remarks are always the same ones, just waiting for a chance to have a go at someone. 

 


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   08/05/2008, 21:30
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Yeah, that's me...

Perhaps you should take me to the vet?

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   08/05/2008, 21:31
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With pleasure !   Big Smile [:D]

 


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   08/05/2008, 21:32
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I imagine you would. I answer back...

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   08/05/2008, 22:02
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Sorry to ask but what exactly do these creatures do that is so unacceptable and is the destruction to a river bank any worse than Noddy boats with their wake, is it not possable to trap them both and relocate them down stream??

I'm a sucker for a nice photo!!

 

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   08/05/2008, 22:12
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http://www.francethisway.com/wildlife/ragondin.php

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coypu


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   08/05/2008, 22:29
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In my area, ragondins have been protected against hunting or poisoning for the last few years.
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   08/05/2008, 23:06
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I suppose I'll have to put the record straight once again.

Ragondin / Coypu are an introduced species that do an immense amount of damage which affects other native species and also the natural filtration system whereby rainwater etc drains into rivers and lakes. The primary problem isn't so much the tunnels as the destruction of aquatic and bank side vegetation which puts many species at risk, including the Large copper butterfly which I have recently written about.

It is permitted to trap them anywhere in France and at any time of year without authorization and without notifying you Mairie.

I have nothing against them as creatures, they are all the same to me, (that includes humans), but they are in the wrong place and need to be controlled, if not eradicated, in France in a swift, humane and compassionate manner.

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