Animals in the Wild
Results 21-30 of 35, sorted by relevance
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Live Decoy Bird Traps
SPCA opposes the use of live decoy animals in traps (such as Larsen traps, PeeGee traps) to lure and trap other birds because of the potential injury and distress caused to the confined animal.
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Pest Control
SPCA values the lives of all animals and recognises that they are all equally deserving of protection from experiencing pain or distress.
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Poisons
SPCA opposes the current use of poisons to kill animals because of the level of pain and distress caused to animals.
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Predator Free 2050
SPCA supports the planned review of 2025 of Predator Free 2050.
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Road Collisions with Animals
SPCA believes that drivers of vehicles in road accidents which involve animals have a responsibility to ensure that any injured animal is quickly given appropriate veterinary treatment or is humanely killed.
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Sea Lions
SPCA advocates for the protection of sea lions and their ecosystems so they can live a Good Life, experience positive welfare and their physical, health, and behavioural needs are met.
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Seabirds
SPCA advocates for the protection of seabirds and their ecosystems so they can live a Good Life, experience positive welfare, and have their physical, health, and behavioural needs met.
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Sharks
SPCA advocates for non-lethal methods of shark attack prevention, for example, patrols and surveillance, and educational programmes on shark awareness. SPCA opposes the culling of sharks, i.e., the baiting and killing of sharks, to reduce shark attacks.
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Snares
SPCA opposes the manufacture, importation, sale and use of all snares due to the negative impacts to animal welfare.
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Trade in Wild Animals
SPCA advocates for people to choose wildlife interactions that minimise the impact of human activity on the physical, health, and behavioural needs of wild animals.
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