Ethical substitutes for the extermination of widespread animals like wild boars, deer, and grey squirrels are currently in the works
Unless we develop compassionate strategies to manage animal populations soon, scientists caution that this predicament will likely worsen
Used to be achieved by shooting them
But hunting is not as popular as it used to be and is also more expensive, requiring expensive licenses
In both the United States and Europe, researchers have initiated endeavors with the goal of creating contraceptive compounds
The positive aspect is that once a viable solution is achieved, there is a feasible method for its distribution
Utilizing metal cones positioned atop food containers that only wild pigs can access using their snouts
The approach ensures exclusive access by boars while preventing other creatures from reaching the feed