Does WHS set live traps to catch nuisance wildlife?
Live-trapping does not provide any long-term solution to a nuisance problem, as another animal is likely to move into the area vacated by the trapped and transported animal. Live-trapping also separates mothers from their young and vice versa, consequently causing the death of young animals still dependent on the parent. It also moves an animal to an unfamiliar habitat where the animal has no shelter, does not know the location of food and water sources, is likely to have to compete for living space with resident animals of its kind.
