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wild boar in Rome found with African swine fever

City of Rome bans picnics as it battles wild boar incursions

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The city acts to contain the wild boar population after African swine fever detected in body of dead animal. Picnics have been banned and bins fenced off.

The boar are rampant in Rome

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Curfew imposed by residents in north of city as wild boar attacks increase. One woman was pushed to the ground in an attack on Sunday.

Wild boar have Rome mayor on the horns of a dilemma

Will wild boar swing the vote for Rome Mayor?

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As Romans go to the polls to elect a new mayor of Rome, wild boar have put the current incumbent in a prickly position. Virginia Raggi says the animals are being used against here and puts the blame squarely on the region of Lazio.