Summary
A photo showing moles hung on a fence sparked a heated debate online. The practice is a traditional way for mole catchers to show their catch to farmers and get paid. The photo received mixed reactions, with people from cities often finding it upsetting and rural residents seeing it as a normal part of country life.
Key Facts
- A photo of moles hung by their snouts on a fence went viral on social media.
- Simon Lucas, a hill walker, shared the photo and received hundreds of comments with opposing views.
- Moles are seen as pests because their tunnels can damage crops and farming equipment.
- It is legal to kill moles in the UK when done with approved methods.
- The practice of hanging moles on fences is a way for mole catchers to show their work to farmers.
- Some people find the sight distressing, while others see it as a typical rural activity.
- The UK has an estimated mole population of over 40 million.
- The Animal Welfare Act 2006 regulates the methods by which moles can be controlled.
