Sad news that a wild boar has collided with a car and caused a (human) fatality on the M4 motorway (http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/jan/06/driver-lorry-collision-wild-boar). This was, presumably, one of the animals (or its offspring) that escaped from farming enterprises in England. Such a collision is rare in this country (our indigenous boar became extinct many years ago) but hitting any large mammal (e.g. sheep, cows, deer or horses) at speed is a potentially dangerous activity. Many Swedes are killed and injured each year when cars hit elk. Of course, the most dangerous mammal on motorways are other humans!
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Wednesday, 7 January 2015
Road Hog?
Sad news that a wild boar has collided with a car and caused a (human) fatality on the M4 motorway (http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/jan/06/driver-lorry-collision-wild-boar). This was, presumably, one of the animals (or its offspring) that escaped from farming enterprises in England. Such a collision is rare in this country (our indigenous boar became extinct many years ago) but hitting any large mammal (e.g. sheep, cows, deer or horses) at speed is a potentially dangerous activity. Many Swedes are killed and injured each year when cars hit elk. Of course, the most dangerous mammal on motorways are other humans!
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