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This research aims to examine the effects of tourist feeding on wild boar behavior and its implications for rabbit populations.

July 31, 2026Journal of EcotourismOpen Access

Wild boar predation on feral rabbits in a tourist-fed island population: ecological and management implications from Okunoshima Island, Japan

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Observations suggest wild boar predation on rabbits influenced by tourist feeding, highlighting management needs.

This research aims to examine the effects of tourist feeding on wild boar behavior and its implications for rabbit populations.
Observational study on the interactions between wild boars and feral rabbits on Okunoshima Island, Japan.
Assessment of food sources provided by tourists and associated behaviors of wild boars and rabbits.
Monitoring of the interactions to explore potential predation patterns.
Observed wild boars consuming food meant for rabbits and scavenging carcasses.
Documented instances of wild boar predation attempts on live rabbits.
Highlighted the ecological implications of tourism on native and introduced species interactions.

Kaneko et al. (2026) studied this question.

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