'Silent Spring' and removal of habitat is the real offender for loss of wildlife.
If I catch someone trimming a cat, they'll be thinking of a different explanation on their way to A&E to have a clipper removed from their aris.
If he wants a lift home, I'll make myself free. Ideally all the cctv from court to Eastbourne will be out of action as well as any at a certain tourist attraction overlooking the channel.