“It is suspected that a young golden eagle died after its legs were broken by an illegal trap.
On 5 May 2012, the Scottish Agricultural College laboratory in Aberdeen carried out a post-mortem examination. This concluded that the raptor had suffered two broken legs due to trauma “that could be consistent with an injury caused by a spring trap” and that these injuries “would prevent the bird from being able to take off”.”
Source : Countryfile
Author : Ruth Brooker
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