The increased population of the Wild Boar (Sus scrofa L.) in Europe |
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Authors: | C. Sá AEZ-ROYUELA,J. L. TELLERÍ IA |
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Affiliation: | Cáatedra de Zoologíia (Vertebrados), Facultad de Biologia, Universidad Complutense, 28040 Madrid, Spain |
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Abstract: | In this paper the recent population changes of the Wild Boar in different European countries is analysed through the study of hunting statistics. A simultaneous increase in numbers is observed throughout the whole area during the period 1965–1975. From 1975 onwards the population stabilizes itself apart from in peripheral areas like Finland. Potentially favourable factors which play a part in this process are discussed and certain reproductive and dispersive characteristics which favour its invasive behaviour are discussed. |
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