Question 31328 — animals

Summary

Mr. Cédric Villani draws the attention of the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation to the question of cohabitation in cities between humans and liminal animals (pigeons, rodents, rabbits). Very often, the response of institutions to the presence of liminal animals boils down to strategies for eliminating animals deemed “undesirable”. Poisoning, trapping, nets: these methods are violent and painful for animals, often harmful to the environment, never lasting. The lack of scientific knowledge on the behavior of these animals in cities, their interaction with urban furniture, the size of populations, genetic flows between various groups of the same species, lifestyles, behaviors and organization of animals often prevents the consideration of new solutions and blocks any innovation. However, France has very efficient scientific teams. Only scientific work - non-invasive - can provide hope for new solutions, respectful of animals, the environment and long-term. He would like to know what measures the Government is considering to develop research in order to acquire scientific knowledge on animal populations, their behavior and their evolution within cities.

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