Marmotele, în centrul unei dispute în Franța. Activiștii cer interzicerea vânătorii: „Sunt ucise de plăcere”

Animal rights organizations in France are pushing for a ban on alpine marmot hunting due to climate change impacts on their populations. Although not classified as threatened, researchers note declining birth rates among females. Each year, around 1,000 marmots are hunted in France, prompting activists to demand a national prohibition similar to Italy's ban since 1992. The National Federation of Hunters argues that marmot populations are stable and hunting is well-regulated. Farmers also oppose a ban, citing damage to crops. Activists plan to continue protests and petitions to urge the government to end marmot hunting.