👉 In the context of wildlife and conservation, pettifogging refers to the act or practice of fishing with a net attached to a small, flexible rod. The purpose is usually to catch fish that are too large for a fishing pole or line, but not enough to be caught by any other method. Pettifogs are typically found in bodies of water like lakes and rivers where they have access to abundant food sources such as algae. They are known to feed on small crustaceans, insects,
