Brittany steps up fight against rising numbers of wild boar Global warming is enabling the boar to proliferate which brings higher risks to roads, trains, farms, and private residents
Why are there more boar in France in 2024 - and will it continue? Farmers around the country report increased damage from the animals
Farmers plead for help over increase in boars in south-west France The hunting period has been extended due to the animals’ growing population
news A third hunting dog dies of ‘false rabies’ in France: call for caution The ‘highly contagious’ disease primarily affects wild boars and pigs
Dogs die in France from wild boar disease Humans are safe but the disease can be fatal for domestic animals and pets
PHOTOS: Giant 178kg boar ‘like a bear’ found in south-west France Hunters were called to kill the old male after it was injured
French wildlife charity to turn hunting enclosure into nature reserve The deer and wild boar were bred to be shot by hunters but will now live out their days on the property
Warning to stay away from wild boars in France after girl, 10, injured She was left with 4cm long gashes on her legs after being charged by two boars as she stepped out of car to watch them
How can I keep wild boar away from my property? From fencing and other deterrents, we take a look at some of the tips for keeping the animals away from your garden
Why are wild boars now a common sight in French towns? Hunting, climate change and town residents feeding them have contributed to an explosion in wild boar numbers, experts say
French vineyard offers free wine to noisy campers to keep boars away A desperate winemaker is letting loud partygoers stay on his land for free in a bid to stop the animals damaging his vines
Wild boar approach homes in south of France out of hunger and thirst Experts say the sight is not unusual but may have increased with this year’s drought. There are disagreements over who should pay for boar-related damage
Enjoy wildlife spotting in your French garden as spring becomes summer Nature spotter, Jonathan Kemp, slows down to appreciate the nesting, hatching and feeding this time of year near his Aude home
Hunters use bows and arrows to cull boar in southwest France The method is often used to hunt boar when the population is judged to be getting too large and dangerous for nearby homes, but the practice is controversial How to repel wild boars in France: try juniper wood oil Wild boar numbers spike in France due to confinement Normandy woman fights to keep pet fox at home
Optician shop boar makes a spectacle Staff in an opticians could not believe their eyes when a wild boar strolled in through the front door as if looking for an appointment. Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed