PETA disagrees with Florida’s plan
Florida wildlife officials have come under fire recently for their request to residents to kill iguanas without permits. The invasive species have become such a nuisance that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told residents that they should exterminate them on their property whenever the opportunity presents itself. The animal rights group PETA worries the reptiles are not being killed humanely because officials did not offer instructions on how to kill them.
A raccoon was recently discovered to have the rabies virus in Palm Beach county, Florida. The raccoon fought with a residents dog and was captured by Animal Control who sent the animal in for testing. It was then confirmed to have the virus. Officials are warning people to take extra precautions and to not interact with wild animals.
For information on iguana removal and raccoon safety, pay a visit to On Point Wildlife Removal of Palm Bay.
PETA asks Florida for iguana killing information
Florida wildlife officials have come under scrutiny since telling residents earlier this year they could kill iguanas without a permit.
The non-native reptiles are such a nuisance that Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says residents should exterminate them on their property whenever possible. The animal rights group PETA worries the reptiles are not being killed humanely because officials did not offer instructions on how to kill them. Learn more
Summary: Florida wildlife officials have come under fire recently for their request to residents to kill iguanas without permits. PETA worries the reptiles are not being killed humanely because officials did not offer instructions on how to kill them.
The animals right group PETA was told it would have to cough up $75,000 if it wanted to find out how Florida wildlife officials arrived at the decision of allowing residents to start killing iguanas without a permit. https://t.co/DwDMASLtdy
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Raccoon found in Palm Beach County has rabies
A raccoon found in Wellington tested positive for rabies, Palm Beach County health officials announced Monday.
On Wednesday, the raccoon fought with a resident’s dog on the 15000 block of De Havilland Court, according to Animal Care and Control officials who sent the raccoon for rabies testing. Read more
Summary: A raccoon was recently discovered to have the rabies virus in Palm Beach county, Florida. The raccoon fought with a residents dog.