Wild Boars and Human Lives: A Deadly Trade Off in Hong Kong The Legislative Council study on Hong Kong's wild boar population has shed light on a contentious issue that highlights the city's complex relationship between humans and wildlife.
The numbers are stark: over 700 wild boars were culled last year, an elevenfold increase since the capture and kill policy was implemented in 2021. Injuries from boar attacks have plummeted by 80% over the same period.
This drastic reduction in boar numbers raises more questions than answers about Hong Kong's urban ecosystem.