Britain is not ready for reintroduction of lynx and wolves, says Ray Mears
by Hannah Devlin Science correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#6C3ZH)
Better management of existing apex predators and compensation schemes for farmers and gamekeepers needed, broadcaster says
Lynx and wolves are likely to become feared and hated if they are reintroduced into Britain's forests, the adventurer and broadcaster Ray Mears has warned.
Speaking at Cheltenham science festival, he said Britain was not ready for such rewilding schemes, despite the potential ecological benefits.
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