What are snares?

Fox caught in snare

Snares are thin lengths of wire that are used to trap wild animals. Although their purpose is to immobilise, snares can cause extreme suffering to animals and in some cases a painful, lingering death.

Snares are unselective. Any animal is at risk from a snare including protected species such as otters and badgers as well as deer, hare, livestock and even domestic cats and dogs.

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