The MINUARTIA team took part in the International Wildlife Congress 2025, held in Lillehammer (Norway), a leading event in the field of wildlife management. The congress brought together experts from around the world to share insights on the conservation and management of ungulates, the reduction of conflicts on transport infrastructures, and the expansion of large carnivores in Europe, such as wolves, bears and lynx, among many other topics. It also included discussions on the challenges posed by rewilding and ecosystem restoration, which require appropriate management to promote coexistence between humans and wildlife.
During the congress, Kevin Morelle and Joana Colomer, from MINUARTIA presented works on wild boar management, including selected results from Joana Colomer’s PhD research, focused on wild boar reproduction and population growth in Mediterranean ecosystems. The study showed that: 1) The average litter size is 3.9 foetuses per female, lower than the averages reported in central and northern Europe; 2) 60% of females reproduce each year, with significant interannual variability (30%–90%); 3) At high densities, females are lighter in body weight and less likely to reproduce, indicating that body mass is a key factor linking density and reproduction; and 4) Supplementary feeding can increase female body weight and promote population growth.
These findings help improve the understanding of wild boar population dynamics and support the development of more effective management strategies.
More information about the congress: www.iwc2025.com
