3 ms·
The top one on the list, the greylag goose, was subject to about 68k destructions. In 2011 the number of greylag geese in the UK was 140k. In 2008 it was 86k an
by MatthewWilkes 8y ago
The top one on the list, the greylag goose, was subject to about 68k destructions. In 2011 the number of greylag geese in the UK was 140k. In 2008 it was 86k and in 1930 it was 500.
They are rated as Least Concern globally, but it seems fair to estimate the number of interventions at about one third to half of the population.
- zokier 8y agoNote that the 68k was over the period of five years, so about 14k/year. Considering how the population has grown, I can't feel too sorry for the geese in this case. Of course the situation probably is quite different for other species.
- MatthewWilkes 8y agoI missed that, thanks!