Wild boar currently living in the Forest of Dean could spread around the UK if they wanted to, according to a leading expert. Dr John Dutton, an ecologist at the University of Worcester, told BBC Radio Gloucestershire the biggest boar population in the UK is in the Forest of Dean. He added that it is … Read more
Fury in Portugal after more than 500 deer and wild boar are slaughtered by Spanish hunters who then lined the carcasses up to pose for macabre photos A large-scale hunt took place in Azambuja in Portugal’s Lisbon district last week Shocking photos show 540 deer and boar propped up as hunters grin behind Authorities have launched … Read more
To arrive in the pretty Somerset village of Witham Friary on a perfect English summer day is to feel instantly envious of its residents. Who wouldn’t want to live in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where neighbours leave out honesty boxes alongside bunches of flowers and the traditional pub sells as much cider as … Read more
Hogging the tree! Hidden camera captures itchy wild boar enjoying a long, hard night-time scratch The footage was captured at night in a forest area near to a backyard Wild boar uses the tree bark to relieve the itchy skin on the side of the body The animals have double layer of fur that can … Read more