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ToxMarz

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8. I think more than painting ALL of them with some type of paint or dye,

Reply to SpankMe (Reply #7)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 06:01 PM

Aug 2025

which would be an impossible long term strategy, the effort was as much to create a 'viral' news story that would draw attention to the issue and gain support for their conservation efforts.

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Interesting [View all] dcmfox Aug 2025 OP

What a great idea! Bayard Aug 2025 #1

I would be afraid that unscrupulous hunters or assholes with guns would make a game of Bev54 Aug 2025 #2

Where I grew up, in America, for sure. twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #5

Once, in 2014. And that image on the right is not how they looked. WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2025 #3

Fact Check: Finland did paint some reindeers' antlers with reflective paint, but social media posts feature digital artw sl8 Aug 2025 #4

I hope it works. calimary Aug 2025 #6

I'm not sure defacing wild animals is a good idea SpankMe Aug 2025 #7

I think more than painting ALL of them with some type of paint or dye, ToxMarz Aug 2025 #8

My fear is that it would make Duppers Aug 2025 #9