Hunter-placed illegal feeding stations pose growing risk to Cyprus wildlife

A dangerous and widespread practice is taking on worrying proportions across the Cyprus countryside. Today, several hunters are placing food and water sources arbitrarily, almost everywhere, aiming to attract and concentrate game, chiefly wood pigeon, ahead of the hunting season.

This practice, though often presented as a “convenience” or an act of “care,” amounts to a forceful human intervention that is turning into a health hazard for wildlife....