First record of Wild Boar (Sus scrofa Linnaeus, 1758) in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Maranhão state, northern Brazil

Researchers document the first confirmed presence of Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil, marking its initial record in the state of Maranhão. This invasive species, known for its destructive impact on ecosystems, poses significant threats to native biodiversity, particularly through predation of endangered turtle nests. The study employed field observations and data collection within the park's boundaries to establish this novel occurrence, highlighting the urgent need for ecological monitoring and conservation efforts in protected areas.

Salvador, G. N., Garcia Ristau, N., Sanches da Silva, I., & Nunes, A. V. (2019). First record of Wild Boar (Sus scrofa Linnaeus, 1758) in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Maranhão state, northern Brazil. Check List, 15(5), 915–919. https://doi.org/10.15560/15.5.915