Wild ungulate overabundance in Europe: contexts, causes, monitoring and management recommendations
High‐density populations of large ungulates are now widespread. However, the perception
of overabundance only appears when it produces a problem for humans, such as a loss of …
of overabundance only appears when it produces a problem for humans, such as a loss of …
Impact of wild boar (Sus scrofa) in its introduced and native range: a review
MN Barrios-Garcia, SA Ballari - Biological invasions, 2012 - Springer
Wild boar are now present on all continents except Antarctica and can greatly affect
community structure and ecosystem function. Their destructive feeding habits, primarily …
community structure and ecosystem function. Their destructive feeding habits, primarily …
A review of wild boar Sus scrofa diet and factors affecting food selection in native and introduced ranges
SA Ballari, MN Barrios‐García - Mammal Review, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The wild boar S us scrofa is an omnivore with one of the largest geographical ranges of all
species. However, no synthesis exists on its diet, feeding behaviour and factors affecting …
species. However, no synthesis exists on its diet, feeding behaviour and factors affecting …
Responding to spatial and temporal variations in predation risk: space use of a game species in a changing landscape of fear
Predators generate a “landscape of fear” within which prey can minimize the risk of
predation by selecting low-risk areas. Depending on the spatial structure of this “landscape” …
predation by selecting low-risk areas. Depending on the spatial structure of this “landscape” …
Increase in crop damage caused by wild boar (Sus scrofa L.): the “refuge effect”
The occurrence of crop damage by wild boars raised dramatically in the last decades,
implying an increase in social conflicts, expenditures for compensation and a risk to natural …
implying an increase in social conflicts, expenditures for compensation and a risk to natural …
The archaeology of pig domestication in Eurasia
The multifaceted behavioral and ecological flexibility of pigs and wild boar (Sus scrofa)
makes study of their domestication both complex and of broad anthropological significance …
makes study of their domestication both complex and of broad anthropological significance …
Wild mesocarnivores as reservoirs of endoparasites causing important zoonoses and emerging bridging infections across Europe
Mesocarnivores are small-or mid-sized carnivore species that display a variety of ecologies
and behaviours. In Europe, wild mesocarnivores are represented by the red fox (Vulpes …
and behaviours. In Europe, wild mesocarnivores are represented by the red fox (Vulpes …
Divergent roles of herbivory in eutrophying forests
Ungulate populations are increasing across Europe with important implications for forest
plant communities. Concurrently, atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition continues to …
plant communities. Concurrently, atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition continues to …
Many, large and early: Hunting pressure on wild boar relates to simple metrics of hunting effort
P Vajas, C Calenge, E Richard, J Fattebert… - Science of the Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
Wild boar populations have increased dramatically over the last decades throughout Europe
and in France in particular. While hunting is considered the most efficient way to control …
and in France in particular. While hunting is considered the most efficient way to control …
Distribution, abundance and density of the wild boar on the Iberian Peninsula, based on the CORINE program and hunting statistics
Wild boar population size in the Iberian Peninsula was estimated using hunting bag
statistics from Spain and Portugal. Density was estimated assigning the wild boar population …
statistics from Spain and Portugal. Density was estimated assigning the wild boar population …