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Ecologist Fights to Keep Starving Badger He Rescued
4 Nov
Summary
- An ecologist saved a badger cub from starvation in a cattle trough.
- The cub, Harriet, cannot be released due to apparent hand-rearing.
- Authorities are in talks to find a solution for the rescued badger.
An ecologist in Scotland's Borders is in a dispute over a rescued badger cub named Harriet. Graeme Wilson saved the cub from starvation after she was found in a cattle trough. Wilson, an experienced wildlife rehabilitator, believes Harriet was hand-reared and cannot be returned to the wild.
NatureScot, responsible for Scotland's wildlife, has denied Wilson's application for an educational license. Wilson fears Harriet would be harmed or killed if released, and would suffer distress in a zoo due to her need for human interaction. He is fighting to keep her, despite the legal challenges.
Discussions are ongoing between Wilson and NatureScot to find a resolution, with the badger's welfare being a key consideration. Police Scotland has been informed of the situation.
