Massacred for TikTok likes': is social media feeding the slaughter of 2.6m birds in Lebanon?
Briefly

Every year, 2.6 million birds are illegally killed as they fly over Lebanese territory, shot for fun, often left to suffer agonizing deaths.
Poachers exploit migratory birds flying low for easy targets in northern Lebanon due to weak law enforcement resources and historical cultural beliefs.
Birds are a global treasure, highlighting a shared responsibility to protect them beyond borders, stressed by the Polish ambassador to Lebanon.
Modern tools like social media and advanced weapons exacerbate the age-old issue of bird hunting in Lebanon, driving a rise in poaching activities.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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