Why are there more boars 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
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 PHOTOS: Giant 178kg boar ‘like a bear’ found in south-west France French wildlife charity to turn hunting enclosure into nature reserve
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 Farmers and hunters are sharing the latest tip for keeping wild boar away from crops – juniper wood essential oil.
Wild boar numbers spike in France due to confinement The wild boar population in the south of France has grown rapidly during confinement due to a lack of hunting and ongoing climate change, sparking increased tensions among the agricultural and hunting communities.
Normandy woman fights to keep pet fox at home A woman in the Orne (Normandy) is fighting to win back her pet fox after state authorities confiscated it from her care due to classing it as a “wild animal”. Optician shop boar makes a spectacle Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed