Wild boars are not dangerous – unless you push one into a corner or scare it. They are wary of human contact and usually run off as soon as they see you. Dominant males, sows with p… See more

The Hong Kong government received almost 1,000 calls about wild boars last year. A few injuries were reported but usually in cases where people were trying to capture … See more

Boars are in the news because their population has soared in the last few years. Boar sightings have increased 400% on five years ago. They are now a common sight on hik… See more

In 2018, 129 boars were captured, up from 106 in 2017. This year, the Department of Agriculture plans to expand its “wild boar team” to 18 people (up from six in 2018) and has all… See more

If you see a boar in the wild, avoid confronting it and it will just wander off, says Yeung Kai-kuen, the head of the Wild Boar Concern Group. “If a boar charges at you,” he ad… See more