Learning more about wild boar

Olivia Siong Channel NewsAsia 7 Oct 12;

SINGAPORE: A nature group in Singapore is providing free lessons for children to learn more about wild boars.

This after news of wild boars wandering out of the forest and charging at people had raised some concerns among the public.

A wild boar had reportedly wandered out of the forest around Lower Peirce Reservoir and charged at a security guard and a five-year-old boy at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in June.

Children will learn more about the animals, like where they live, what they eat, and what dangers they face.

They will also be given practical tips on what they should do if they encounter a wild boar.

The group hopes to make such lessons a monthly affair, so as to raise awareness of the animals.

Vilma D'rozario, co-founder of Cicada Tree Eco-Place, said: "The wild pig is a native animal of Singapore and we feel that (they) have every right to be here and live wild and free... We will not be going into the forest and this event definitely does not really bring people close to (the animals). It's a lesson to teach kids about wild pigs."

- CNA/cc

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