Yesterday (September 24), an interesting story of Yangtze River Cloud News "There are wild boars in Wuhan Ma'anshan Forest Park? A ridiculous warning is on fire" sparked heated discussions among netizens and rushed to the hot search on Weibo. Everyone was curious and nervous: "There are wild boars in the urban area of Wuhan?" "What if I do?" Don't worry, today we will listen to the warm advice of Associate Professor Li Xiang, a wildlife expert at Huazhong Agricultural University, and teach you how to live peacefully with these uninvited guests.
Wild boars "visit" the city, frequent news headlines
Wild boars have entered the city and have now become frequent news visitors! Do you still remember the wild boar that accidentally fell into the water after staging "Fast and Furious" at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in March last year? Its momentary misstep has become a source of joy for netizens, who ridiculed: "The wild boars have all landed at Huake University, and I am still fighting in the bitter sea of graduate school entrance examination." ”
In July this year, in the area of Wutong Avenue in the Zhongshan Mausoleum Scenic Area of Nanjing, the video of 7 wild boars "walking" attracted attention on the Internet, and some netizens laughed that this was a city walk.
Why do wild boars become more and more inclined to run around the city? Professor Li Xiang revealed the reason behind it: with the vigorous promotion of ecological civilization construction, the ecological environment is improving day by day, and the wild boar family has also ushered in a golden age of reproduction. They are no longer confined to the mountains and forests, but have bravely explored new territories. "Wild boars can appear in places that were rarely or unseen before, such as urban areas, campuses, etc."
In Wuhan, it is not difficult to encounter wild boars. Professor Li Xiang revealed that Huangpi District and Caidian District are the "permanent residence" of wild boars, and they are also occasionally found in Jiang'an District, Qiaokou District, Hanyang District and other places. "Even popular attractions such as Wuhan Garden Expo Scenic Area and East Lake Scenic Area have left the footprints of wild boars."
When citizens encounter wild boars, experts come to help
What to do if you encounter a wild boar? Professor Li Xiang gave practical advice: first, stay calm and don't make loud noises, so as not to disturb the "neighbor". "The appearance of wild boars reflects the harmonious coexistence of man and nature, which is a very good phenomenon. So, there's no need to make a fuss about it. ”
At the same time, Professor Li Xiang also reminded that when encountering wild boars, we should not take them lightly, keep a certain distance, and pay attention to the dynamics of wild boars. Remember not to make eye contact with wild boars, provoke them, and do not immediately turn and run away. Running makes the boar feel threatened, and in this case, the boar will attack the person. "If a wild boar is approaching you, you need to find a solid obstacle nearby such as a large tree or rock to dodge and find an opportunity to climb to a higher place."
Wild boars were removed from the "three lists" Can they be killed at will?
In 2023, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration released the List of Terrestrial Wild Animals with Important Ecological, Scientific and Social Value, removing wild boars from the list of "three haves". Many people are curious and wonder: does this mean that hunting, or even eating, wild boars is no longer illegal?
It is worth noting that after the wild boar is removed from the list, it is still necessary to adhere to the principle of protection first, and strictly abide by the laws and regulations on the prohibited hunting area, the hunting ban period, the prohibited hunting tools and methods, and the national firearms management. In accordance with the regulations of nature reserves and other provisions, wild boars and other wild animal hunting activities shall not be carried out in nature reserves. For wild boar prey, it can only be used for non-edible use methods such as scientific research, and it is strictly prevented from indiscriminate eating and illegal trade of prey.
A staff member of the Wildlife and Wetland Conservation and Management Office of the Wuhan Municipal Garden and Forestry Bureau told the Yangtze River Cloud News reporter: "Although wild boars have been transferred out of the 'three haves' list, they still belong to the category of wild animals, and they are still prohibited from eating according to the relevant provisions of the national ban decision." ”
(Changjiang Cloud News reporter Xie Yajing)