Increasing numbers of wild boars and other species are appearing in urban areas: how to address this emergency

Sunday, Sep 28, 2025

Uncontrolled wildlife growth causes issues like agricultural damage and road accidents across EU countries; hunting is not the answer.

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The uncontrolled growth of certain species is causing problems for human activities across various EU countries, ranging from agricultural damage to road accidents. An expert states that hunting is not the solution, noting the increasing frequency of wild animals being seen in cities, such as wild boars in Rome, which symbolizes inadequate urban space management.

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