Petition: No lynx kills in Valais
The canton of Valais is the first canton in Switzerland to prepare an official application to be permitted to shoot lynx this coming winter. State Councillor Christophe Darbellay, himself a hobby hunter, justifies the move with declining roe deer and chamois populations in the Upper Valais. What goes unmentioned is that the Eurasian lynx in Switzerland is genetically severely impoverished: According to KORA the Alpine lynx have lost 46 percent of the genetic diversity of their ancestors. Specialist bodies therefore call for a genetic refreshing of the population, not its reduction. Just how drastic the effects of this inbreeding can be is shown by the documented case of a lynx without ears in the Jura, whose malformation experts attribute to the genetic impoverishment of the species.
On top of this: of all places, in Valais the lynx was systematically poached over decades. A peer-reviewed study published in 2021 by the University of Bern documented a network of 17 snare traps in the only immigration corridor of the lynx into Valais; more on this in the Dossier on Poaching and Hunting Crime in Switzerland. Pro Natura Valais also points out that around 1,000 roe deer are shot each year in the canton by hobby hunting itself. Scientific proof of the lynx's responsibility for the decline in populations is lacking. What wildlife policy can look like without the conflict of interest between the authorities and hobby hunting has been demonstrated by the canton of Geneva for over 50 years.
We demand an immediate withdrawal of the kill application and a scientifically grounded wildlife policy in Valais that is independent of hobby hunting.
Link: Valais wishes for the first time to shoot lynx – even though the species is genetically at its limit
👉 Canton of Valais – Address list of the members of the Grand Council with e‑mail addresses – Write to your politician personally.
Dear Mr State Councillor Darbellay
Dear members of the Grand Council of the canton of Valais
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Federal Office for the Environment
I am writing to you with great concern, because the canton of Valais is preparing, for the first time in Switzerland, an official application for the regulation, that is to say the shooting, of lynx.
The Eurasian lynx is not a robust species in Switzerland, but a genetically depleted one. The Swiss lynx descend from just a few, in some cases closely related, founding animals from the Slovak Carpathians. According to the KORA specialist unit for predator ecology, the Alpine lynx have lost 46 per cent of the genetic diversity of their ancestors, and those in the Jura 30 per cent. Inbreeding is already an existential problem today, evidenced among other things by the frequent occurrence of heart murmurs in affected animals as well as by the documented case of a lynx without ears in the Jura, whose malformation is attributed to the genetic impoverishment of the species. KORA and the Institute for Fish and Wildlife Health (FIWI) state that the population must be genetically refreshed in the medium term. To apply for a kill of all things right now turns the technical logic on its head.
When it comes to the lynx, the canton of Valais is moreover no neutral ground. In 2021 an international research team led by Prof. Raphaël Arlettaz (University of Bern) demonstrated in «Frontiers in Conservation Science» that the low lynx population in Lower Valais is attributable to systematic poaching. In the lynx’s only immigration corridor into Valais, a network of 17 snare traps was found, some of them still operational. It took 20 years from the first indications to the first conviction of a hunter for lynx poaching.
To this day there is no scientific proof that the lynx is responsible for the decline of the roe deer and chamois populations in Valais. According to Pro Natura Valais, around 1,000 roe deer are shot each year in the canton by hobby hunting itself. The lynx also fulfils an important ecological function by keeping game on the move and thus protecting the forest from excessive browsing damage.
I call on you:
Not to submit the application for a regulation, or rather for kills, of lynx in Valais as long as the species is genetically at its limit according to KORA and FIWI.
To take consistent measures against the documented lynx poaching in the canton, instead of additionally regulating an already decimated population.
To disclose the interests of officials who, as hobby hunters, decide on kill applications concerning strictly protected species or have these prepared.
Any potential application to the Federal Office for the Environment must be rejected, because roe deer and chamois, as prey animals, serve first and foremost as a food source for the predators themselves and not for hobby hunting.
Yours faithfully
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I signed because...
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«Because scientifically proven statements should count first, not the wishes of hobby hunters»
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«Only living animals delight people.»
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«A rethinking of the relationship between humans, animals and nature is urgently needed. It is incomprehensible how, of all creatures, the lynx, in its endangered state of survival, is supposed to pose a threat to humans and their cultivated land, such that hunting the solitary lynx should be permitted again. This can only be driven by ideology and lobbyism.»
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«Because every life is precious»
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«I am signing the petition because I consider the hunting of the lynx to be relevant not only for Valais. The great distances of migratory movements and the small lynx population, and thus also the genetic diversity, endanger the populations occurring internationally. It is more than overdue that a rethinking of our relationship with nature be set in motion. Best regards»
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«Because we have no right to torment animals and kill them for fun. This is against the will of creation and of common sense.»
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«Lynx are extremely rare and sensitive. Across Europe they are far below their natural numbers. There is no need for absurd kills, but rather for stable populations across the EU, i.e. also in Switzerland, which is and will remain geographically part of Europe. EU-wide cooperation is imperative here. Especially also in terms of legal ethics. Lynx have their own right to life; they belong to themselves, like all free-living animals. That means a kill amounts to deliberate murder of an animal and appropriation of property. So it is a robbery-murder... here of lynx. For ethical and other scientific reasons there is no tenable right to kill animals or to commit robbery-murder of animals. That would be despotic appropriation.»
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«...because it simply makes no sense.»
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«Animals are people too»
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«Because the lynx is urgently needed! And it was here far longer before we humans were, and we wiped it out, and now we want to wipe it out all over again! Have we completely lost our minds?!»
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«The lynx has a right to exist in Switzerland.»
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«I love nature and know how important our wild animals are for our damaged ecosystem! What is more, murder never solves problems! Quite the opposite!»
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«... the lynx must be protected as a natural part of nature»
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«Because animal welfare knows no borders»
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«because Switzerland has no respect at all for its wildlife. Only its stupid alpine pastures for meat production matter to them. Switzerland and its image as an animal-hater. How can anyone hunt such a rare animal as the lynx...»
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«Hunting is a crime! Hunting rare creatures all the more so! Humans are the problem.»
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«Lynx are our beautiful big cats! What a disgrace to want to kill such beauty!»
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«We do not have the right to kill everything. Humans are the biggest problem.»
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«I don't understand it, first they get introduced and now that they're becoming too numerous, you want to gun them down. Surely there are other alternatives to this solution — how about castration? I know it costs quite a bit more than a rifle bullet, but that would be my suggestion.»
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«First release them into the wild, then gun them down...!!!!! This cannot be!!!!! Typical Darbellay!!!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!!!»
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«because hunting is a dangerous gathering point for people who should never be allowed to hold a weapon»
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«I find it sad because every living being has a right to live. Where do they get the right to decide simply to kill these lynxes.»
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«Because I think it is a huge disgrace to shoot the lynxes; the canton of Valais is well known for shooting everything — it is a shame for the whole of Switzerland»
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«Because we humans have already exterminated and deforested enough, that's enough!!!»
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«Because I reject hobby hunting and detest the pleasure of killing»
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«Wild animals have rights too !!!! Hobby hunting must be banned !!!!»
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«Lynxes should be allowed to live»
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«Animals are living, sentient beings. They have familial ties, know fear and pain, grieve deaths of their relatives, raise their young with great care and have as much right to live peacefully as humans do. To take their lives in the form of government sanctioned culling is a callous, cruel and inhumaane, not to mention a crime against nature, biodiversity, ecology and the environment. Stop this insanity.»
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«A right to life for animals too. Nature is there for everyone.»
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«because the lynx is a wonderful animal and was reintroduced to Switzerland. Why should it be shot? That is paradoxical and terrible»
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«The lynx belongs in our nature and was here before us humans!»
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«Lynxes absolutely must continue to be comprehensively protected. Arbitrary killings are utterly senseless-!»
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«Because nature and all its wild animals must be protected»
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«It is sad that this petition is necessary. For so many years, dedicated experts have been working on reintroduction, a very demanding task. Lynx are shy and pose no threat to humans. They are unassuming and return over several days to feed on prey they have killed. If poachers were fought with the same energy as nature and its creatures, we would surely have a better chance of catching a glimpse of this beautiful animal in the wild...»
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«Because it is the lynx that is needed to regulate wildlife populations, not humans.»
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«Because the canton of Valais simply wants to shoot everything, so that the hunters do not go away empty-handed, and they do not have the wolf problem under control. For example, State Councillor and hobby hunter Christophe Darbellay calls up his hunting mates for every wolf attack without checking whether the livestock was properly protected. Now the lynx is to be practically exterminated, after which it will probably be the turn of the badger or the fox. Around 1000 roe deer were shot by hobby hunters (2025), so of course the lynx is a huge nuisance and the poor hobby hunters might go away empty-handed»
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«Killing animals is bestial!!! Hunting should be banned completely!!!»
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«Hunting animals is cruel and unnecessary!!!!»
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«When we try to regulate everything, it mostly goes wrong. No pointless kills that achieve nothing. Humans should not interfere everywhere»
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«Every species in our world fulfils a purpose in its environment, and just because we have fallen out of balance, we cannot simply blast away wildly around us and destroy even more in the process. We should be grateful for every life that returns, ready to take up its task again and thereby support the recovery of the system.»
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«It is barbaric and absolutely no longer in keeping with the times to kill wild predators so that one can have more animals to kill for pleasure. In my view, hobby hunting should be banned completely»
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«Animals need our voice to survive.»
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«I am signing because I am against hunting.»
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«Because there are NOT TOO MANY animals!»
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«Predators are also part of a healthy wildlife population!»
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«Because the people of Valais also have to abide by the applicable laws!»
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«They belong in our forests.»
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«The planned killing of lynx in the canton of Valais is simply scandalous. Do the people of Valais really have no other problems? Apparently the lynx is a rage trigger for the Valaisans, a symbol of the alleged arrogance of the Grüezinis: but they are happy enough to take the money of the tourists from the rest of Switzerland. Ever since a Valais state councillor, some years ago now, put an (illegally?) shot and stuffed wolf on display to the media as a trophy in his official office – and that was several years ago now – I have been boycotting Valais: consistently no Valais wine, whether at home or in a restaurant (there is fine Vaud and Geneva wine!), no Valais apricots (rather from Italy!), no holidays in Valais, not even a day trip. Voilà.»
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«Every life is worth just as much.»
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«Why do people kill lynx at all? Beautiful, precious, rare, native. At last there are more of them again. Isn't the lynx the true \'regulator\' of the forest wildlife population? Humans are the real threat. The ones who throw the plant and animal world out of balance. If something is missing at one end, it also affects other parts. We have long ceased to need to hunt in order to survive. Yes, stop the killing. By all means let a few more roe deer live too. Thank you for this initiative. Tanja Hersche»
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«I am against hunting»
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«Love animals»
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«The lynx must be protected.»
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«Animal welfare knows no borders!»
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«The lynx is not the problem. The real problem is a hobby hunting culture that refuses to accept that nature can exist without guns. Every shooting permit against a protected predator sends the same message: hunting interests come before biodiversity. While scientists warn of the collapse of life, some continue to demand the right to kill a rare species in the name of a so-called “regulation”. The lynx does not need to be regulated, it needs to be protected. If Switzerland truly wants to defend its natural heritage, it must regulate and then abolish hobby hunting, a practice from another age, and finally let the predators regain their role within the ecosystems.»
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«These hobby hunters, hunters and advocates for the destruction of all of our nature are fundamentally wrong and a human DISGRACE!!!!»
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«Wildlife must be protected and the lynx preserved. Man is the enemy of nature, not the lynx.»
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«For wild animals!!!»
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«I am against the killing of lynx. There are far too few of them. I endorse the accompanying text. 3.7.2026»
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«Why on earth? We have no right to decimate everything. Man in all his arrogance!!»
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«because all animals need our voices, especially in Valais, because the lynx and the wolf are of the greatest importance for diversity and biodiversity, because lynx are beautiful animals and have every right to exist. Because Homo sapiens is more of a burden to planet Earth than a being with a right to exist»
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«Because I love animals!»
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«Because the diversity of nature is vital to the survival of us all, even if that is sometimes a little inconvenient and we have to come up with ways to protect our pets and farm animals. I think it is wonderful that the lynx have settled here! R.B.»
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«It simply cannot be that everything is just shot. What kind of development is that?»
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«Because the lynx absolutely must be protected, even against hobby hunters of the political faction.»
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«because animals must be protected»
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«Because we humans must not always interfere with nature!!»
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«Because in Valais everything is getting out of hand when it comes to nature and wildlife management!!»
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«Leave the animals alone at last!!! Humans should be regulated, they disturb the ecosystem the most, not the animals!!!»
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«Lynx kills are absolutely unforgivable for reasons of biodiversity. The lynx population is still fragile, which is especially true in Valais. It is a disgrace that of all cantons the one which poaches lynx, with the approval of the authorities, now wants to launch a regular lynx hunt.»
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«Nature should regulate itself. Just because the hunters cannot kill enough, lynx etc. have to die»
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«I find no reason to authorise the shooting!»
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«The population has not declined, the lynx population. The population should recover more and be left in place, just like the wolf, that should really be clear»
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«Because this animal species must not go extinct as well, through the stupidity of humans»
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«It is important to me 🙏»
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«The lynx is native here. It is not the competition, we are!»
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«I am pro wolf!!!!!!!😻😻😻😻😻😻»
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«The lynx is a wonderfully beautiful wild animal. In Switzerland it is endangered. Now they want to shoot it. First the wolf, now the lynx, and what comes next?»
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«It is unnecessary to gun down the animals. I think hunters are the absolute worst!»
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«Humans have no right to intrude into the natural habitat of the animals!»
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«There is no reason to kill lynx.»
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«I am signing because the diversity of nature is important to me»
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«Because we must protect nature and animals! Humans simply destroy everything.»
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«Because in every living creature a heart beats, LIFE»
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«Because the lynx are such beautiful animals and do nothing wrong»
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«Because we must stand up for those who have no voice.»
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«Lynx must be strictly protected.»
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«Killing is not a solution. Lynx belong in the forest.»
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«Because we, the people, are against the killing of lynx and wolves.»
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«The earth does not belong to humans alone»
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«Because lynx are highly threatened and rare!»
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«Murder is not acceptable»
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«Lynx must be protected!»
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«Protect, do not kill.»
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«To protect the lynx.»
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«I am signing because I want to preserve the lynx. Hobby hunting must be banned!!!»
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«Because every living creature is sacred to me.»
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«The lynx is endangered and an enrichment for nature.»
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«I am glad to sign against the SUFFERING of animals, our fellow inhabitants on this planet. It is indescribable what dreadful people there are !!!!!!!!!!!»
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«Because the lynx is part of the food chain.»
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«The protection of top predators is my absolute priority. A healthy forest, that is what we urgently need to be at least halfway prepared for climatic changes. In facing this challenge, hobby hunting fails and the populations of cloven-hoofed game keep rising. Wolf and lynx help extremely efficiently to stop this trend!»
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«The lynx belongs to the forest ecosystem and contributes to sustainably sparing the young forest from excessive browsing damage by hoofed animals.»
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«The lynx, like all wild animals, is important for nature and the cycle of life»
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«Lynx must be protected»
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«I find lynxes to be wonderful animals and I think he is shy... so no threat to us»
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«Lynxes are wonderful cats and have the right to be here. It seems they are competition for the hunters.»
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«Humans are, just like all other living beings, merely guests on this planet. We have no more rights than our fellow creatures. On the contrary, we must marshal every possible means to guarantee protection for those who cannot help themselves.»
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«It is an important topic.»
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«I don't understand why something like this is even being demanded... hunters can apparently get away with anything.. and this cronyist lobby must not be allowed to get away with killing everything, for selfish reasons»
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«the few lynxes that exist should be and remain completely protected»
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«the lynx must remain protected»
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«Because it is we HUMANS who are taking more and more of the wild animals' natural habitat away from them. Not the other way around. We HUMANS, quite generally, wipe out the species. Not the species us. Sometimes one almost wishes they could!»
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«The lynx, a noble animal, should live; it has the right to do so. It contributes to making the hunter superfluous.»
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«if the lynx exists, as do all animals on earth, it is indeed for a truly useful purpose, yet the human, instead of coexisting with it, prefers out of pure selfishness to kill. But that only makes a bad world worse. Instead of living in peace without war, no, the human kills out of greed, no longer even bothering to think; that is where today's world is leading us.»
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«Humans cannot shape everything just as they wish – big cats are wonderful animals and, God help us, are threatened with extinction because of humans»
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«NATURE SHOULD REMAIN NATURE»
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«Because I am against these absurd kills. The wolf and the lynx belong in our country too. The number of hobby hunters urgently needs to be massively reduced.»
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«Because I love animals and we need them in nature!»
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«Because I love animals, and lynxes are very important for our ecosystem»
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«The lynx belongs in Switzerland.»
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«I am signing because we must protect nature and its animals. They have the same right to life and to physical integrity»
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«I am regularly shocked whenever I get into conversation with hobby hunters: what usually comes to light is a dangerous smattering of half-knowledge! The biggest, most dangerous and most numerous predator wears a green coat!»
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«because animal welfare is important»
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«Animal welfare is important for all of us»
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«It is not tolerable that hobby hunters achieve high kill figures every year and that the decline in the wildlife population is then blamed on the lynx. Fewer kills would be a better solution!»
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«The cantonal government is not really making any friends with this request. Every living being has a right to existence and to food. Especially as the lynx population is declining.»
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«Everywhere in Europe where lynxes once again exist in the wild, they still occur only at low population densities. And so every kill must be punished, because the animals need this protection in order to return to a genetically healthy population size – and that is why I am signing here.»
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«Because every single lynx deserves to be protected.»
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«Because a number of things need to change in our world»
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«Important!»
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«Because the lynx population in Valais is already depleted anyway, due to numerous earlier acts of poaching, every further killing of an animal by hunting must now be subject to very heavy penalties. That is what I am signing for here.»
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«Because it is important to me!!!»
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«I am giving my signature here because lynxes are an extremely rare animal species that was placed under protection for good reason. This protection must be respected, and the animals must no longer be murdered for the sake of hunting pleasure.»
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«Because I am in favour of consistent protection.»
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«Because the lynx, like the wolf, has a right to life»
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«Nature is at its end. Already now. Stop the killing.»
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«Lynxes are protected and endangered! The populations in Valais have finally recovered after this poaching, and already the hunting lobby is crying out for a kill. It is simply disgusting what is going on there!»
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«Because humans have no right to kill animals»
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«It makes no sense at all to kill protected lynxes. Even hunters and farmers tell me so. Valais should finally learn to comply with the law!»
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«When will the penny finally drop that extermination cannot always be taken as the easy solution, but that intelligence and creativity could also be applied to human-wildlife conflicts. Indeed, they must be, if our planet is ever to have another chance!! WHEN!!??»
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«An absolute DISGRACE Who gives Mr Darbellay the right? It is only about satisfying the base instincts of certain people! Leave these beautiful creatures in peace, nature will sort it out!»
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«Out of conviction!»
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«... because in Valais and elsewhere too, everything that does not suit people is simply to be shot. Yet humans are the greatest beast of all.»
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«The lynx has the right to live and has its place here among us, like any wild animal, even if this bothers people who exploit nature or animals for their pleasure or for money. It is a protected species and it must remain so. Solutions to coexist are possible; the politicians must listen to the scientists and the majority of the population, not to the hunters or the livestock breeders who refuse to cooperate.»
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«Alfred Rathgeb»
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«An example of how sick the world is. The greatest criminals are in charge. We live in an agricultural and hunters' dictatorship. Only, blinded by prosperity, (almost) no one notices.»
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«The environment and nature are very close to my heart, and I wish that more people would pull together to live more sustainably and ecologically!»
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«In my view, shooting wild animals has nothing to do with regulation any more. When it comes to animals, humankind has become a beast. It is about a new kick and the exercise of power, mainly in hunting. Beatrice Bannwart»
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«It is unacceptable to murder animals on this earth! The population is small, and the thought of killing them is incredibly repugnant!»
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«The right to life for all animals - an end to the killing by hobby hunters!»
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«Because every animal has a right to live.»
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«Stop shooting wild animals. Better shoot yourselves, you animal abusers»
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«I am against the exploitation of animals»
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«Because I am an animal lover and I love lynxes!»
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«ALL living beings have the right to LIVE!»
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«No kills as long as the species is genetically at its limit.»
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«I am for the lynx and I think humankind is to blame if there really is less hoofed game. In that case fewer roe deer should be shot.»
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«because there needs to be much more animal welfare»
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«Private hunters must be banned. Game wardens should promote animal welfare and not gun everything down.»
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«That this is yet another impossible Valais idea! Lynxes are wonderful and shy wild animals that pose no danger whatsoever to humans. They need our protection and not the hatred of hunters who see in them only competition. You are on the wrong side, Mr Darbelley!»
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«that in Switzerland both the lynx and the wolf are to be protected.»
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«I cannot understand why such a magnificent animal should be shot because of declining roe deer and chamois populations, which exist in abundance.»
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«I am signing because the lynx is a magnificent animal in the wild, though rather shy. The population must be protected.»
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«Animals also have a right to live. It is cowardly to shoot animals in an underhand way. Humans are not the highest good and we should finally learn to live alongside the animals.»
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«Hobby hunting claims to solve problems that would not exist at all without it.»
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«because I love all animals and we have to worry about the various animal species so that they do not become extinct.»
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«Valais, I can only shake my head 😞»
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«Nature, biodiversity and life are dear to my heart.»
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«As a society we need to limit wanton killings, we should promote a love and respect of all animals. So many wild animals are genetically compromised due to shocking decimation of their species.»
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«Because wild animals need our protection.»
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«Because in my eyes foxes, lynx and wolves must not be killed; they are immensely important for the balance of nature, including the fauna. Hobby hunting should be banned!»
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«Because the protection of wild animals is important to me and they have their place in an intact ecosystem.»
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«I am signing to protect the lynx but also to set a general signal against the excessive, exorbitant and unjustifiable hunting of wild animals»
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«Hobby hunting is negligent and sick and serves the basest of needs, and I would like to support this petition from abroad.»
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«Lynx, wolf and co. must be protected!»
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«Sadly there are only very few lynx left across Europe; they absolutely must be preserved!»
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«I am signing because I am convinced that the lynx belongs to Switzerland's nature and therefore must not be sacrificed for the hobby of hunters.»
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«Enough is enough, wolf and lynx should be left alone, they are good for nature»
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«In Valais they shoot down everything that crosses their path and that should stop»
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«Because I want to prevent the easiest path always being chosen»
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«Decades were spent reintroducing the lynx and no sooner are they here than they are to be shot again. Are you serious?!?»
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«Because species protection is important to me. And I despise hobby hunting.»
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«People interfere far too much everywhere and cause animal suffering and environmental destruction.»
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«I am for the protection of animals.»
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«Enough now with this senseless shooting around!»
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«Because in Valais things are not done fairly anyway! Justice Politics Wolf kill Lynx poaching Crans-Montana Arch-Catholicism Olympics Mafia»
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«Species conservation, the lynx belongs under protection»
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«I am signing this petition because it is important to me to live amidst healthy forests and mountains. It has been shown that large predators play a crucial role in the dynamics of these habitats.»
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«For the poor lynx»
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«For the lynx»
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«Because this hunting crime must not succeed. It is simply shameful. 😔»
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«Every living being has a right to life!»
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«Does the lynx have no right to exist?»
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«Because all animals are dear to my heart»
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«Lynxes belong in our nature!»
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«Stop shooting everything! Respect for nature! Humans are not superior to everything!»
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«As has been evident for many years, killing foxes does not produce a smaller fox population.»
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«The lynx fulfils an important ecological function»
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«The lynx is no problem in Valais!»
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«Because I want to protect the animals.»
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«Preserving nature and ecology.»
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«Biodiversity is important and every animal is dear to my heart.»
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«Please let them live. We have no right to kill animals.»
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«because I love animals!»
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«because I think habitat for lynx is important»
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«It is incomprehensible to me how a few selfish hunters want to blame lynx for the decline in roe deer, which in actual fact are hunted and thereby reduced by these very hunters. Hands off these animals, whose species and genetics have already suffered enough at the hands of hunters!»
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«Because it is important NOT to diminish the lynx population!!! The senseless killing must be stopped!!!»
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«The lynx is and must remain protected. What is this canton actually thinking? First the wolf, now the lynx, what comes next?»
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«The way large predators are dealt with in Valais must finally be changed and not abused for self-interests such as hunting.»
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«I believe the hunting of predators such as lynx and wolf currently taking place lacks any scientific basis and is completely unnecessary.»
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«It simply cannot be that a member of the cantonal government and hobby hunter constantly agitates against protected wild animals and still gets his way. It is just disgusting. Leave the animals in peace at last!»
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«I am signing because we must bear a responsibility for all the animals of this world. Co-existence!!! And do not meddle with nature!»
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«I am signing this petition because the lynx should not be shot. They should be glad they are back again»
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«If the hunters stop shooting roe deer, the lynx can carry on living... but there you go, hunters have power, far too much power 😡»
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«Estou assinando porque Odeio caçadores! Eles não tem que caçar nenhum animal, Deixe eles em paz! 😡😡😡 Caçadores, vão caçar algo de Útil para fazer! Animais são Vidas, sentem tudo o que nós sentimos! Vocês não tem sentimentos, empatia, compaixão?»
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«Stop murdering the animals at last, they have just as much right to live as we do..»
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«Because I want an intact animal world»
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«Humans must finally stay out of the animals' habitat. Nature regulates itself!!! The lust for killing should be punished»
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«Because the animals and nature must be protected.»
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«Hunters out of the forest. Hunters destroy and kill!»
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«It's just the right thing! Live and let live!»
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«Lynx have a right to life»
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«Predators are part of our nature. We must give them space and respect.»
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«Because the lynx is part of our nature. Stop shooting everything that seems to be in competition with you at last. We have enough meat, we don't also need game to eat.»
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«The wolf may not be shot in Switzerland, and so it should be for the lynx too. The wolf ensures a balanced nature. There's no need for humans to kill on top of that!»
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«I don't want any lynx kills»
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«...because the lynx population in Valais is threatened by illegal kills and a gene pool that is too poorly diversified.»
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«Because it is important to rein in cantons as trigger-happy as Valais, which have no understanding for wild animals and let hunters do whatever they want and think they don't have to abide by anything!»
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«It is an enormous outrage»
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«.. The wild animals belong to our country, and always have. It is entirely possible to live side by side with them.»
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«Because I am in favour of preserving these wonderful animals! And for the protection of the lynx.»
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«I am signing because lynx, wolves and all endangered wild animals must remain protected or be placed under protection!»
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«Because this is not the right path for our nature!»
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«As an apex predator, the lynx regulates the populations of roe deer and chamois. This reduces the selection pressure on the vegetation. The hunting behaviour of the lynx changes the spatial behaviour of plant-eating game. Less browsing damage on young trees secures the long-term stability of the Valais protection and reserve forests against avalanches and erosion. There are no facts that justify this hunt demanded by a hobby hunter.»
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«The lynx population is genetically impoverished, not stable, and must be protected. The way the large predators are dealt with in the Swiss mountain cantons is an absolute disgrace and must urgently be improved!»
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«Protect our precious wildlife !!! If you want to hunt then build a time machine and go back to the stone age ...»
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«Because I am convinced that Valais is the canton that wants to shoot every wild animal that comes in front of its rifle.»
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