The Truer True Story of Mountain Hares
This video debunks the narrative that mountain hares are being slaughtered due to grouse moor management. It explains that mountain hares, also known as blue or snow hares, are managed for population control and animal welfare, as overpopulation can lead to disease and starvation. Management practices on grouse moors actually create beneficial habitats and food sources for hares. The video also addresses the link between mountain hares, sheep ticks, and Louping Ill, a disease affecting grouse, highlighting that managing hare populations helps control tick-borne diseases. It criticizes the use of inconsistent scientific methods in studies and advocates for proper, long-term population monitoring.
