It is believed that this bush pig is entering the Marina from the dense vegetation and thickets, possibly in search of food or refuge.

Bush Pig Behaviour and Habitat

Bush pigs are nocturnal and generally shy animals, preferring dense thicket or forested areas where they forage for berries, plant roots, and other vegetation. They typically avoid human contact and will retreat into cover if disturbed. However, if cornered or threatened, they may become defensive and use their tusks to escape.

Why Are Bush Pigs Appearing in the Marina?

Two main reasons have been identified for the presence of bush pigs inside the Marina:

1. Disturbance from Outside:
   Hunting dogs and increased activity in surrounding natural areas may be driving wildlife to seek safer refuge inside the Marina’s fenced boundaries.
2. Food Attraction:
   Unintentionally, residents may be attracting wildlife by leaving out food scraps or treats intended for buck, rabbits, or birds—particularly in park areas, near Kingston, Nina’s, or the Wacky Waters refuse areas.

Important Reminder: Please Do Not Feed Wildlife

If you observe food placed out in the Marina, please remove it as soon as possible.

While it may seem harmless or even kind to leave food for animals, it can have serious consequences:

• Encouraging wild animals like bush pigs to return increases risks to pets, gardens, and people.
• Wildlife drawn to residential areas can cause property damage, disturb natural animal behaviour, and result in more complex wildlife management issues in future.

Items like carrots, lettuce, maize, and fruit are highly attractive to bush pigs and other foraging animals. Feeding spots can unintentionally become regular feeding zones, typical of those used by hunters in the wild to lure bush pigs.

Let’s work together

• To protect the natural balance of our estate and the well-being of all its residents—both human and animal. 

• Please report any further wildlife sightings to the MMHOA office to build our data base.