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A heated controversy has erupted between the Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FKNK) and Birdlife Malta, two organizations with opposing views on bird trapping. The dispute centers around a request by a bird ringer, who sought permission to capture and ring birds for research purposes. However, the FKNK and Birdlife Malta have taken diametrically opposing stances on the issue, with the former supporting the bird ringer’s request and the latter vehemently opposing it.
The debate has quickly escalated into a war of words, with both sides trading barbs and accusations. The FKNK has accused Birdlife Malta of being “extremist” and “anti-hunting,” while Birdlife Malta has retaliated by labeling the FKNK as “irresponsible” and “cruel.” Meanwhile, the government has chosen to forge ahead with the trapping season, despite the controversy surrounding the bird ringer’s request. This decision has only served to further inflame tensions between the two organizations, with animal welfare and conservation emerging as key battlegrounds in the debate.
