Bodrum, Kuşadası and Marmaris, which are the favorite holiday regions of Türkiye; In recent years, the problem of “wild boar” is facing the problem. Wild pigs living in forest areas now go down to the centers of the coastal towns, looking for food in the garbage containers, entering the gardens or circulating on the streets. While wild pigs are frequently seen in intensive areas such as İsmail Cem Friendship and Peace Square in Kuşadası district of Aydın; Armutalan neighborhood in Marmaris district of Muğla and Bodrum Konacık are the most common places of pigs. According to experts, the main reason why wild pigs descend to the city centers is forest fires, drought and narrowing of natural habitats. Especially in the summer months, large -scale forest fires, pigs’ housing and nutrition areas are also said to destroy.
Don’t feed
Many animal lovers feed them by giving food to the wild boars they see on the streets, and there are serious risks for experts. Feeding pigs causes them to get used to people and descend to the city centers more often, while it is a problem for public health.
Risk of infection
Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Mehmet Ceyhan gives the following information about the nutrition of wild pigs descending to the city centers: “Nourishing wild pigs carries serious health and safety risks. Direct contact with wild boar increases the risk of infection. Also TFailure to wash hands after emas can lead to transmission of germs.r. The risk of infection increases even more by pork bite or scratching. For this reason, contact with wild pigs and feeding them should definitely be avoided. “
Contact is very dangerous
In case of a pig bite, the person who accepts rabies positive. Dr. Ceyhan, “This is a serious danger. Even in Europe, this risk is being tried to be prevented by throwing meats grafted in forests. Wild animals fed at home can be a potential carrier, although they do not appear to be sick.“he said.
Parasite may be contaminated
Natural Life Protection Foundation, Biodiversity Senior Specialist and Veterinary Surgeon Ahmet Emre Kütükçü also explained the reason for wild pigs to reach the city centers as a desire to reach plenty of food by spending little energy. Kütükçü emphasized that the energy needs of female pigs, especially in the puppy period, are looking for food rich in fat and carbohydrates. Pigs, parasitic infection also expressed Kutukçü, “direct contact infection or wild pigs people will pass rabies extremely low, although the risk of parasite contamination,” he said.
Society responsible!
Psychologist Özge Öztaşçı interpreted the behaviors to feed wild pigs, said: “The main reason why wild pigs and other wild animals cannot find food in natural areas, narrowing their living spaces, destroying forests and breaking the balance with nature. Animals are forced to descend to the cities. Although giving them food in the city seems to be a sign of compassion at first glance, this behavior actually reflects a deeper psychological mechanism. People often try to create a space where they can control when they feel helpless or guilty. The desire to help these animals may be a reflection of the conscious or unconscious guilt of the damage we cause to nature. “
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