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Wild boar: our new eco warriors

Centuries ago they roamed free in Scotland’s woods and scrublands before being hunted to extinction, but now wild boar are back and being increasingly valued for their “green credentials”.

Today, six wild boar will be released as part of a plan to restore almost 600 square miles of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands.