VOICED : Arqueros en Madrid ahuyentan a jabalies de las zonas urbanas

Madrid uses archers to manage the wild boar population encroaching on urban areas. The boars have adapted to human presence, causing issues like garden invasions and traffic accidents. Archery is chosen for its silence, but faces criticism for potential animal suffering. The goal is to alter animal behavior, not eliminate them. Over five years, 201 boars and 60 wild goats were culled, yet the boar population has increased.

What method has Madrid employed to manage the wild boar population?

• Trapping and relocating

• Using archers

• Poisoning

• Building fences

Why was the bow chosen as the weapon for controlling the wild boar population?

• It is more effective than guns

• It is a traditional hunting method

• It is silent and less disturbing

• It is cheaper than other methods

What is one of the main criticisms of using bows for hunting wild boars?

• It requires too much skill

• It is illegal in many countries

• It can cause a slow death if not done correctly

• It is too expensive

How many wild boars have been culled in the past five years?

• 250

• 150

• 201

• 300

Despite the culling efforts, what has happened to the wild boar population in Madrid?

• It has decreased significantly

• It has remained stable

• It has been completely eradicated

• It has increased