Wild boar populations up, numbers of hunters down? A review of trends and implications for Europe
Across Europe, wild boar numbers increased in the 1960s–1970s but stabilised in the
1980s; recent evidence suggests that the numbers and impact of wild boar has grown …
1980s; recent evidence suggests that the numbers and impact of wild boar has grown …
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 …
The production and turnover of extramatrical mycelium of ectomycorrhizal fungi in forest soils: role in carbon cycling
There is growing evidence of the importance of extramatrical mycelium (EMM) of mycorrhizal
fungi in carbon (C) cycling in ecosystems. However, our understanding has until recently …
fungi in carbon (C) cycling in ecosystems. However, our understanding has until recently …
Effects of wild ungulates on the regeneration, structure and functioning of temperate forests: A semi-quantitative review
Wild ungulates such as red deer, roe deer and wild boar are key drivers of forest
ecosystems. Across the northern hemisphere, their range and abundance is increasing …
ecosystems. Across the northern hemisphere, their range and abundance is increasing …
The global impact of wild pigs (Sus scrofa) on terrestrial biodiversity
Abstract The International Union for the Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of
Threatened Species is a comprehensive database of over 120,000 species and is a …
Threatened Species is a comprehensive database of over 120,000 species and is a …
Wild boar mapping using population-density statistics: From polygons to high resolution raster maps
C Pittiglio, S Khomenko, D Beltran-Alcrudo - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
The wild boar is an important crop raider as well as a reservoir and agent of spread of swine
diseases. Due to increasing densities and expanding ranges worldwide, the related …
diseases. Due to increasing densities and expanding ranges worldwide, the related …
Too many hogs? A review of methods to mitigate impact by wild boar and feral hogs
G Massei, S Roy, R Bunting - Human-Wildlife Interactions, 2011 - JSTOR
Feral hogs (Sus scrofa) are among the most widely-distributed mammals in the world and
have the highest reproductive output compared with other ungulates. Worldwide, feral hogs …
have the highest reproductive output compared with other ungulates. Worldwide, feral hogs …
What is a mild winter? Regional differences in within-species responses to climate change
Climate change is known to affect ecosystems globally, but our knowledge of its impact on
large and widespread mammals, and possibly population-specific responses is still sparse …
large and widespread mammals, and possibly population-specific responses is still sparse …
Independent amylase gene copy number bursts correlate with dietary preferences in mammals
P Pajic, P Pavlidis, K Dean, L Neznanova, RA Romano… - Elife, 2019 - elifesciences.org
The amylase gene (AMY), which codes for a starch-digesting enzyme in animals, underwent
several gene copy number gains in humans (Perry et al., 2007), dogs (Axelsson et al …
several gene copy number gains in humans (Perry et al., 2007), dogs (Axelsson et al …