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A centuries-old Scottish gannet hunt faces mounting pressure from animal welfare groups demanding its end, sparking fierce debate over tradition versus modern animal welfare. While islanders defend it as a vital cultural and nutritional practice, activists use disruptive tactics—including a gannet-costumed politician—to push for change, drawing criticism for inflaming local resistance. Though legally protected since 1981, new reports question its humane standards and ecological impact, prompting conservation authorities to review licenses based on updated scientific data and bird population health.
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