Nostr

Which vertebrate species can survive without killing?

'Thinning the herd' (aka population control) and killing to survive are separate concepts, though they can overlap. Plants are also alive and die when eaten, but that is outside the context of this post. The point is about the ethical difference between choosing to kill to control populations versus the necessity of survival.

Since we have multiple proven, non-lethal methods to manage wildlife populations - methods that are both effective and humane - lethal control is clearly a choice rather than a necessity. This choice reflects our values and priorities as a species.

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AU9913 1y ago

Have you ever had back straps tho?

Brisket 1y ago

All life is special.

There needs to be respect shown for the animal.

VOLKER - Voice Of Logic Knowledge Experience & Responsibility 1y ago

Speaking of kangaroos, I've often wondered why Aussies don't seem to eat them. Haven't seen a single 'roo dish in our four week tour. Seems like a waste, given their abundance. Why?

Ava 1y ago

While not the most popular meat (it's very gamey), many Australians do eat kangaroo. One can readily buy kangaroo meat at Woolies and most other supermarkets, and butchers. It is also an ingredient in some raw dog and cat food.

Brisket 1y ago

You can't farm them & you need a permit to be able to harvest them for retail consumption. Lots of regulations.

People hunt them but rarely harvest the animal. I've never understood that

It's often sold as cheap lean mince or as a novelty in tourist restaurants. You can usually buy it in the supermarket.

VOLKER - Voice Of Logic Knowledge Experience & Responsibility 1y ago

I used to think that a major factor in determining long term survival of a species is its deliciousness. As in: if only there was a good recipe for rhinoceros, there would be plenty of rhinos.

Turns out that reproduction rate and farmability play a big role, too.

Anyone have a delicious idea for cockroach? Klaus Schwab maybe?

Brisket 1y ago

If bananas weren't tasty to humans, they wouldn't have spread throughout the world. They don't produce viable seeds and rely on humans for propogation.

The humble meat chicken is a generic abomination. They cannot exist without human assistance. They can barely walk under the weight they carry. Most don't live long enough to ever lay an egg. Their genetic survival is secured by being tasty to humans but they're existence is sad.

Did you say, you were touring Oz right now?

VOLKER - Voice Of Logic Knowledge Experience & Responsibility 1y ago

No, that was in 2019 I think.

Brisket 1y ago

I thought you might be heading to Parkes for the bush bash.

VOLKER - Voice Of Logic Knowledge Experience & Responsibility 1y ago

Would love to come to BB one day. But not this year.

Ava 1y ago

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