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Britain's biggest animal 'killed for antlers'

A giant red stag thought to be Britain's biggest wild animal was killed for its antlers, according to reports on Tuesday. Skip related content

The body of the "Exmoor Emperor," named after the southwestern area where the stag was frequently sighted, was found close to a road in the county of Devon.

It is believed that a licensed hunter is responsible for legally killing the stag, which stood nine feet (2.75 metres) to the tips of its antlers.

An industry source claimed hunters would have paid up to 10,000 pounds (15,800 dollars, 11,300 euros) to the landowner for the opportunity to shoot the creature.

But the action still drew condemnation from deer-lovers who believe hunting should be banned during the mating season. Read more at uk.news.yahoo.com

 

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