Table 2.
Frequency and duration of different types of interactions between wild or feral pigs and domestic pigs reported by different stakeholders in Corsica in 2013 [SF, strict farmers; SH, strict hunters; HF, hunting farmers (i.e., the farmers hunting at least 2 days a week)].
| Type of interaction observed | SF (n = 25) | SH (n = 20) | HF (n = 40) | Overall (n = 65) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual | ||||
| Number of observers (%) | 9 (36) | 13 (65) | 30 (75) | 52 (80) |
| Median annual frequency (IQR) | 2.3 (1–7) | 5 (2–6) | 5.5 (3–10) | 5 (2–8) |
| Median duration of courtship (days) (IQR) | 2 (2–2.5) | 2.5 (2.5–3)* | 2.3 (2–2.5) | 2.5 (2.3–3.3) |
| Median duration of intercourse (min) (IQR) | 5 (5–15) | 10 (5–15) | 5 (5–15) | 5 (5–15) |
| Agonistic | ||||
| Number of observers (%) | 5 (20) | 8 (40) | 24 (60) | 37 (57) |
| Median annual frequency (IQR) | 3.5 (2–4) | 2 (2–3) | 3 (2–5.5) | 2.5 (2–4) |
| Median duration of fights (h) (IQR) | 1 (0.5–2) | 0.5 (0.4–2.5) | 1 (0.2–1.5) | 1 (0.4–2) |
| Trophic | ||||
| Number of observers (%) | 6 (24) | 13 (65) | 21 (53) | 40 (62) |
| Median annual frequency (IQR) | 2 (1–3) | 3 (2–10) | 3 (1–3) | 3 (1–3) |
| Median duration of foraging together (days) (IQR) | 20 (7–120) | 5 (1–19) | 19 (2–75) | 7 (2–75) |
*Indicates significant differences (p < 0.05).
IQR, interquartile ranges.