This episode of Science Weekly’s Age of Extinction mini-series, which premiered in 2023, features Phoebe Weston, The Guardian’s reporter on biodiversity. She delves into the topic of illegal killing of birds of prey on grouse moors and investigates the challenges in solving these crimes. In the concluding installment, Phoebe uncovers the motivations behind raptor persecution and details the police’s investigation into the case of Susie’s crushed chicks. She also provides an update on Susie, the hen harrier, and her current status.

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Source: theguardian.com