humane traps
Merciful animal catchers
Humane traps are devices designed to capture animals without killing or seriously injuring them, allowing for release elsewhere.
They're used for pest control, wildlife management, and research: We set humane traps for the raccoons in the attic.
The term distinguishes these from lethal traps like snares or snap traps.
Whether they're truly humane is debated—captured animals may suffer stress, dehydration, or injury.
- catch and releaseAngling without keeping prey
- cageBarred confinement structure
- releaseTo let go
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- rodentGnawing mammal order
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Spring-loaded rodent catchers
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