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Campaigners Urge French Government to Ban Alpine Marmot Hunting
Animal rights activists in France are launching petitions and protests calling for a ban on Alpine marmot hunting, citing climate crisis impacts and accusing hunters of killing the animals for sport.
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Animal rights campaigners are preparing protests and petitions aimed at persuading the French government to ban the hunting of Alpine marmots. Activists contend that the rodents, which are members of the squirrel and groundhog family, are being killed for fun.
The push for a ban comes amid growing concerns about the impact of the climate crisis on Alpine marmot populations. Open hunting season for the animals begins in September, taking place only a few weeks before they begin their long winter hibernation period.
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