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20 feral pigs spotted in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park after suspected illegal release

Around 20 feral pigs have been spotted in Cairngorms National Park, believed to be illegally released, according to the Cairngorms National Park Authority.
Local farmers expressed concern that the pigs could spread diseases to livestock and humans, including bovine tuberculosis and foot-and-mouth disease.
Tom Cameron from Forestry and Land Scotland advised the public to stay away while staff work to contain the pigs for their welfare and to prevent disease spread.

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The Herald Scotland

Rangers locate wild boar herd released in the Highlands

Rangers have been deployed to capture a herd of feral pigs released illegally in the Highlands.

12 days ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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LBC

Park rangers hunt for 20 feral pigs in Scottish Highlands following 'illegal release'

Park rangers are attempting to capture an estimated 20 feral pigs that have been spotted in the Scottish Highlands following a suspected illegal release.

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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‘Feral’ pigs ‘illegally’ let loose in the Cairngorms, park authority says

Four lynx were abandoned in the area in January.

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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BBC News

Hunt for feral pigs 'illegally dumped' in Highlands

The pigs were spotted about five miles away from where four lynx were illegally released last month.

13 days ago·United Kingdom

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nationalworld.com

‘Feral’ pigs ‘illegally’ let loose in national park

“Feral pigs” have been released into a UK national park - and staff are trying to catch them.

13 days ago

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Metro News

'Feral pigs' on the loose in national park after being 'illegally' set free

Wild boar were once native to Scotland but died out after overhunting and habitat destruction (Picture: Getty) Rangers are battling to round up a large group of feral pigs thought to have been deliberately released in a national park. Around 20 of the boar have been spotted in woodlands in Cairngorms National Park in Scotland recently. A local farmers’ group said it was ‘extremely concerned’ the animals ‘could pose a significant disease risk to …

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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