: a trap for catching an animal alive and uninjured
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
During that time, the scientists used live traps to capture, mark and release California ground squirrels on a biweekly basis.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Additionally, this type of trap, as well as the live trap, can scare mice into urinating, which can cause disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.5
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—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Popovich told the council that more humane alternatives are snap traps, live traps or electric traps.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
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Over the course of five days, rescuers used everything from search parties to a live trap to bring him to safety, all while Barney traveled miles toward the shelter in search of his friend.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
During that time, the scientists used live traps to capture, mark and release California ground squirrels on a biweekly basis.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Additionally, this type of trap, as well as the live trap, can scare mice into urinating, which can cause disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.5
What About Poison Baits?
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Popovich told the council that more humane alternatives are snap traps, live traps or electric traps.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
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“Livetrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livetrap. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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