British media: Wild boar infestation incidents are increasing, New Zealand government hires hunters to kill wild boars
[Global Times Comprehensive Report] Residents of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, reported that wild boars frequently appear in their yards, not only damaging the environment, but also threatening the safety of family members and pets.
According to the British "Guardian" report on the 27th, the urban area of Wellington is not large, and the suburban farms are only about 10 minutes' drive from the city center.
Local farmers report that in recent months, wild boar attacks have killed about 60 young goats.
There were no wild boars in New Zealand. Colonists introduced pigs as livestock in the late 18th century, but some pigs escaped and developed wild boar colonies.
At present, wild boars are distributed in 1/3 of New Zealand's territory. They destroy farms and the natural environment, threaten the safety of humans and animals, and also carry bovine tuberculosis virus, which is a headache for New Zealanders.
In Wellington, the exact number of wild boars is unknown, but locals estimate the number is surging as they infest communities.
In Brooklyn, Wellington, the government even hired hunters to hunt wild boars.
However, a lot of land in Brooklyn is privately owned, making it difficult for hunters to reach and kill thoroughly, so the role of hunting work in controlling the local wild boar population is limited.
(Wang Pinzhi)