VIDEO: Presence of 'javaporcos' on the streets scares residents of a city in the interior of RS

Presence of 'javaporcos' on the streets scares residents of a city in the interior of RS Residents and traders in the Fontes neighborhood, in Soledade, in the North of Rio Grande do Sul, report concern about the movement of wild boars or boars through the streets of the region. Images recorded by the population show the large animals close to houses and commercial establishments in the urban perimeter (see above). According to reports, there is a fear that the animals will invade businesses or cause accidents. The presence of wild boars is already considered a problem in rural areas of the municipality due to the damage caused to crops, but their appearance in urban areas generated a new safety alert. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp The advice for the population is not to approach, not to feed and to avoid sudden movements that could trap the animals. Children and pets should be kept away to avoid attacks if wild boars feel threatened. The municipality's Environment Secretary informed that she requested assistance from the Environmental Patrol of the Military Brigade (Patram), to confirm the species of the animals. ? The wild boar is one of the 100 most dangerous invasive species for biodiversity according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with specimens brought to Brazil from Europe, Asia and North Africa for the consumption of their meat, more than 100 years ago. The boar is a large hybrid animal that proliferates quickly from crosses between wild boars and domestic or wild pigs. It has become a threat that invades Brazilian fields and forests, scares away native animals, tramples springs, eats plants and destroys crops. In case of risk, residents must register the place of appearance and contact environmental agencies or the Military Brigade. Presence of 'javaporcos' on the streets scares residents of a city in the interior of RS Personal archive VIDEOS: Everything about RS