The Isles of Scilly police give best reaction to Cecil the lion’s death

There’s been a lot of reaction to the killing of Cecil the lion and the lads from the illustrious police force on the Isles of Scilly have given the best take on it.

The officers, in a clever way of tackling the recent killing of Cecil and

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Why?

To protect them from hunters, as they believe that anyone that kills an animal which has been named by people will become a "social pariah" - much like American dentist Walter Palmer.

They said on their Facebook page: "If the news has taught us anything this week it's don't hunt animals with names unless you desire to be a social pariah.

"In light of this and the recent vilification of Herring Gulls, I have taken to naming all our avian friends around Scilly.

"I feel it adds an element of anthropomorphic mischief to the debate around our cohabitation with these marvellous animals."

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H/T: BreakingNews.ie