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Joggers are increasingly encountering wild boars in the woods. Since the wild boar population has increased in Bavaria, hikers have encountered wild animals here and there. Experts therefore warn: extreme caution is advised in such situations. That writes the portal inFranken.de.
In Switzerland, wild boars live in the Mittelland, the Jura, parts of Ticino and the Rhone Valley. Moreover, the animals penetrate into the foothills of the Alps. The number of wild boars in Switzerland is unclear. The official statistics are based on the shooting data: the more wild boars are killed, the larger the population. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the number of wild boars shot in Switzerland has increased from 4,160 in 2000 to 9,819 in 2020. In 2021, as many as 15,728 wild boars were shot.
These three rules must be observed when meeting wild boars.
1
smell danger
The wild boars are characterized by a special smell: Maggi. According to wildlife biologist Konstantin Börner of the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research in Berlin, the phenomenon is purely coincidental. So: if it smells like Maggi in the woods, you have to be particularly vigilant.
2
keep your distance
Anyone who encounters the animals despite the Maggi warning must retreat for their own safety. This tip is especially important for female wild boars with young animals. According to animal protection organization PETA, caution is advised if wild animals sniff or chatter their teeth. In such cases, frantic movements and loud noises should be avoided.
3
clap your hands
If the animal is about to attack, it helps to clap your hands and stretch. This tactic is designed to intimidate the wildlife and prevent an imminent attack.
In the end, it’s safest to avoid a confrontation with the wild boar. (lia)
Source: Blick
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