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People who give the animals food are often to blame for their aggressive behaviour and an extension of feeding bans would be more effective
The wild boar is resourceful and determined, something that Chinese should reflect upon amid geopolitical turmoil sown by US President Donald Trump’s efforts to curtail China’s rise.
Politicians and officials have put wild boars on the government agenda and come up with a number of suggestion to deal with the animals
- A 60-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman bitten on their legs while they and their friend were hiking in Tai Tam Country Park, according to police
- They were taken to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in Chai Wan for treatment
Readers discuss Pope Francis’ comments on choosing to have a pet instead of children, those who disregard what’s best for Hong Kong’s wildlife, and the implications of Omicron.
Readers discuss Pope Francis’ comments on choosing to have a pet instead of children, those who disregard what’s best for Hong Kong’s wildlife, and the implications of Omicron.
Readers comment on the lack of clear messaging on the government’s wild boar solution, Hong Kong’s Covid-19 restrictions and border closures, and Western concerns about Peng Shuai.
Readers comment on the lack of clear messaging on the government’s wild boar solution, Hong Kong’s Covid-19 restrictions and border closures, and Western concerns about Peng Shuai.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has mounted operations in five ‘black spots’ and launched another seven after referrals from police.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has mounted operations in five ‘black spots’ and launched another seven after referrals from police.
Readers suggest improvements to Legco’s School Visit Programme, discuss belated official action on the wild boar problem, ask the government to persevere in reining in housing developers and examine Thailand’s ‘test and go’ policy.
Readers suggest improvements to Legco’s School Visit Programme, discuss belated official action on the wild boar problem, ask the government to persevere in reining in housing developers and examine Thailand’s ‘test and go’ policy.
Wild boars can still be aggressive and pose a threat to public safety even without being provoked. To complement animal removal, the public must understand the importance of not feeding wild animals.
Wild boars can still be aggressive and pose a threat to public safety even without being provoked. To complement animal removal, the public must understand the importance of not feeding wild animals.
Readers discuss the importance of police foot patrols, the ongoing mask mandate, pollution generated by face masks, how to deal with the wild boar problem, and pet owners’ responsibilities.
Readers discuss the importance of police foot patrols, the ongoing mask mandate, pollution generated by face masks, how to deal with the wild boar problem, and pet owners’ responsibilities.
Readers discuss the need for the Hong Kong authorities to fine-tune their boar culling operation, the city’s low-carbon calculator, and Boston’s first Asian-American mayor.
Readers discuss the need for the Hong Kong authorities to fine-tune their boar culling operation, the city’s low-carbon calculator, and Boston’s first Asian-American mayor.
Readers discuss the merits of undue attention to the right to privacy, how Hong Kong’s Palace Museum can draw on the resources of its Beijing counterpart, and the decision to cull wild boars.
Readers discuss the merits of undue attention to the right to privacy, how Hong Kong’s Palace Museum can draw on the resources of its Beijing counterpart, and the decision to cull wild boars.
Thousands of disciplined services personnel including special constables to help police ensure December 19 election passes safely.
Thousands of disciplined services personnel including special constables to help police ensure December 19 election passes safely.
Readers discuss Hongkongers’ apathy, the problem with testing records and government apps, the pros and cons of full-day school, and suggest a wild boar sanctuary.
Readers discuss Hongkongers’ apathy, the problem with testing records and government apps, the pros and cons of full-day school, and suggest a wild boar sanctuary.
The government’s decision to kill boars in urban areas should prompt reflection on whether human beings’ relationship with animals can be more than just predator-prey, especially as climate change threatens the city’s biodiversity.
The government’s decision to kill boars in urban areas should prompt reflection on whether human beings’ relationship with animals can be more than just predator-prey, especially as climate change threatens the city’s biodiversity.
From the quarantine exemption granted to select people to the culling of wild boars, events in the city bring to mind George Orwell’s famous satire.
From the quarantine exemption granted to select people to the culling of wild boars, events in the city bring to mind George Orwell’s famous satire.
Readers discuss the lessons in India’s farm laws saga, the detention of Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan and Hong Kong’s wild boar problem
Readers discuss the lessons in India’s farm laws saga, the detention of Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan and Hong Kong’s wild boar problem
Leung Siu-fai, director of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, says only wild boars that pose a threat to the public in urban areas will be targeted.
Leung Siu-fai, director of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, says only wild boars that pose a threat to the public in urban areas will be targeted.
Wild boars keep wandering into built-up areas mainly because people feed them, authorities decide to act after sharp rise in injuries.
Wild boars keep wandering into built-up areas mainly because people feed them, authorities decide to act after sharp rise in injuries.
Readers discuss the government’s plan to capture and put down wild boars that venture into urban areas.
Readers discuss the government’s plan to capture and put down wild boars that venture into urban areas.
Officers from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department carried shields for protection against the animals and used dart guns during the capture operation in Wong Chuk Hang.
Officers from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department carried shields for protection against the animals and used dart guns during the capture operation in Wong Chuk Hang.
Carrie Lam defends culling boars entering urban areas following criticism of policy shift from animal rights groups.
Carrie Lam defends culling boars entering urban areas following criticism of policy shift from animal rights groups.
As encounters between the animals and residents grow, wildlife authorities will no longer relocate the pigs and instead cull them.
As encounters between the animals and residents grow, wildlife authorities will no longer relocate the pigs and instead cull them.
Under new strategy, wildlife officials will carry out capture operations every month using dart guns with anaesthetics.
Under new strategy, wildlife officials will carry out capture operations every month using dart guns with anaesthetics.
The auxiliary officer was in a group of three who cornered the wild pig after it ran into the car park of Fly Dragon Terrace.
The auxiliary officer was in a group of three who cornered the wild pig after it ran into the car park of Fly Dragon Terrace.
Readers discuss our addiction to polluting fossil fuels, illegal animal trapping, Beijing’s crackdown on human rights lawyers and Hong Kong’s quarantine policies.
Readers discuss our addiction to polluting fossil fuels, illegal animal trapping, Beijing’s crackdown on human rights lawyers and Hong Kong’s quarantine policies.
Readers discuss India’s vaccine programme, expat journalists in China, wild boars in Hong Kong and the importance of the city’s green spaces.
Readers discuss India’s vaccine programme, expat journalists in China, wild boars in Hong Kong and the importance of the city’s green spaces.
Attempts to control boars in urban areas have failed because people keep feeding them, officials say, something animal groups believe can be remedied through more education.
Attempts to control boars in urban areas have failed because people keep feeding them, officials say, something animal groups believe can be remedied through more education.
Traumatised Frances Wang, 83, undergoes five hours of surgery after boar charge near her home.
Traumatised Frances Wang, 83, undergoes five hours of surgery after boar charge near her home.
Readers discuss how best to implement Article 23, youth vaccination policy inconsistency, wild boars, a police tragedy and how to make learning fun for children.
Readers discuss how best to implement Article 23, youth vaccination policy inconsistency, wild boars, a police tragedy and how to make learning fun for children.
Carcass of infected animal found at Cape Collinson in Siu Sai Wan along a popular hiking trail.
Carcass of infected animal found at Cape Collinson in Siu Sai Wan along a popular hiking trail.
The 62-year-old woman was taking in the sights when the boar struck in Tai Tam Country Park just before 8am.
The 62-year-old woman was taking in the sights when the boar struck in Tai Tam Country Park just before 8am.
Young animal may have come down from hills around Quarry Bay as residents in area regularly feed wild pigs, official tells lawmakers.
Young animal may have come down from hills around Quarry Bay as residents in area regularly feed wild pigs, official tells lawmakers.