About fifteen sika deer, known as Japanese deer, escaped from the property of an animal defense association in Léoncel (Drôme) in December 2021. Specialists have since been concerned about the consequences of this wandering of animals of a species known for its invasive nature.
Local authorities want to do everything to prevent mammals from proliferating, reports
Le Parisien
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Risks to other animals
They would indeed constitute a potential danger for the wild fauna of the region, in particular because of possible diseases.
Their hybridization with local species could also disrupt the adaptation of animals to their environment.
After the prefecture gave the green light to cull the deer in question, fifteen individuals were killed.
Genetic tests should confirm that it was indeed the Japanese deer, recognizable by their spotted coat, which had taken to their heels.
In the area where the deer lived before their escape, the other individuals are being sterilized.
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