A video of a wild boar family loitering around under an HDB flat is circulating around on social media. From the video, it seems like a female boar is bringing its young one out for a walk.
According to the National Park Board
“wild boars are increasingly spotted all over the island due to lack of natural predators.”
” The increase in the population of wild boars may result in a higher frequency of human-wild boar conflict as they wander into parks, public roads and residential areas. Although they appear shy, they are still wild animals and are unpredictable in behaviour which could pose a risk to public safety. “
“Like many other wild animals, wild boars will only attack if they are cornered or if they feel threatened. Female wild boars are very protective of their young and can easily be provoked. Wild boars are strong animals that can run relatively fast.”
What to do when I encounter wild boars?
When encounter a wild boar, the members of the public are advised to “stay calm and slowly move away from the animal and do not attempt to approach or feed the animal.” Secondly, the members of the public are advised to “keep a safe distance and do not corner or provoke the animal”. Lastly, “If you see adults with young piglets, leave them alone. These are potentially more dangerous because they may attempt to defend their young.”