Proximity to Water Sources and Avoidance of Human Settlements Drive Wild Boar (<i>Sus scrofa</i>) Occupancy During Spring in an Urban-Proximate National Park in South Korea.

ABSTRACT: The wild boar (Sus scrofa) is a highly adaptable species that has spread into urban-proximate areas, consequently intensifying human-wildlife conflicts in South Korea. Understanding the range and environmental preferences of this species is crucial for efficient population management. Therefore, we investigated wild boar occupancy in Bukhansan National Park (BNP), a protected area near Seoul. We deployed camera traps at 24 locations from March to May 2022 to investigate spring season habitat use patterns. We used single-season, single-species occupancy modeling to explore the impact of environmental and anthropogenic factors on the distribution of wild boar. During 2208 trap nights, we recorded wild boars at 14 sites, with an average occupancy probability (Ψ) of 0.67 ± 0.03. The dis

SUBMITTER: Lim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12691439 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature