It has been suggested that a tradition of burying deceased pet rabbits in the garden can facilitate the spread of Rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease (RVHD2) to wild populations of bunnies (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/31/pet-owners-warned-over-deadly-virus-killing-rabbits-across-the-uk). The highly contagious disease (which causes often undetected internal bleeding) may be picked up by pets from bird droppings or transported on shoes or vehicle tyres. The virus is also capable of surviving for moths in the soil in this country. Deceased pets are only infrequently examined for the infective agent.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Saturday, 1 June 2019
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