
What to do with stray animals
How the numbers of stray dogs - and feral pigeons - are being controlled in urban areas.
From street dogs to feral pigeons, many towns and cities are having to deal with exploding bird and animal populations which can pose risks to health and safety. This week we take a look at ways we can control numbers in an effective and humane way. We visit a special pigeon loft in Germany, where pigeon eggs are swapped with dummy eggs to help manage the population. And we take a walk with tourists in Mexico, who are helping to socialise stray dogs while also providing funds for their care.
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Presenter: Myra Anubi
Producer: Claire Bates
Reporters: Maddie Drury, Andre Lombard
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Andrew Mills
(Image: Layla Kudri with a couple of street dogs on a hike in Mexico, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½)
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