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BLM bans “cyanide bombs” designed to control predators

 “Cyanide bombs” are small and often indiscriminate.
Courtesy of the Center for Biological Diversity
“Cyanide bombs” are small and often indiscriminate.

The Bureau of Land Management recently announced that it will no longer allow the use of “cyanide bombs” on its lands. The M-44 devices are often used to protect livestock from animals like foxes or coyotes.

The Bureau of Land Management recently announced that it will no longer allow the use of “cyanide bombs” on its lands. The M-44 devices are often used to protect livestock from animals like foxes or coyotes.

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Will Walkey