"Matt Larsen-Daw, the CEO of the Mammal Society, expressed concern over recent wild boar sightings, proposing they might indicate an illegal reintroduction by guerrilla rewilders."
"Dog walker Richard Blight recounted a frightening encounter with a wild boar, highlighting the danger of such animals escaping into populated paths, especially near children."
Recent sightings of wild boar on Dartmoor have prompted concerns that an illegal reintroduction may have occurred. Initially a native species, wild boar were driven to extinction in Britain by the 17th century. Recent videos and complaints of aggressive behavior, like a dog being chased, have raised alarms among local residents. While some experts suspect deliberate releases, others suggest natural migration from established populations. The presence of these animals in a heavily trafficked national park poses safety concerns, prompting debates about their management and the possibility of allowing them to remain.
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