Wildlife facing habitat threats in Portugal and Ecuador

In Portugal, a growing wild boar plague in Setúbal is causing significant concern. Local hunters report that the uncontrolled increase in the animal population is driving away other species and leaving a trail of destruction. The surge in wild boar numbers has also led to an increase in road accidents.

In Ecuador, forest fires in the Chocó Andino region, specifically near Cerro Casitagua, have forced Andean bears to flee their habitats. Footage shows a female bear and her cubs moving away from the flames. The destruction of vegetation threatens the species' access to essential food and shelter, with park rangers monitoring the animals' movements to mitigate further risks to the local fauna.