The number of red pandas in the wild is declining, making them an endangered species. Given the hazards that pyrotechnics provide to animal health, RZSS.
A wildlife conservation nonprofit that operates Edinburgh Zoo, is now advocating for stricter regulations.
The group also cited a public petition that was handed to the UK government last week and has over a million signatures.
Its position is in line with those of other animal welfare groups, such as the RSPCA, which reported that over 13,000 survey replies detailing animals’ panic reactions to fireworks had been received in only three years.
Fireworks have also been known to cause animal deaths in other cases. Similar to Roxie, a newborn zebra at Bristol Zoo died in November 2020 after being startled by fireworks.
The UK and Scottish governments must impose stricter regulations on the sale and usage of fireworks since they may frighten and upset pets, livestock, and zoo animals, Supple said.
