You got to hand it to the wild boars in Nanjing; they certainly know where the top spots are to hang out. But having them around humans poses certain risks. That’s where the Nanjing Wildlife Refuge and Rescue Centre comes in.
你得把它交给南京的野猪；他们当然知道哪里是最值得去的地方。但让它们在人类周围会带来一定的风险。这就是南京野生动物保护区救援中心的用武之地。
Early this month, two wild boars took to spending their time around Purple Cloud Lake amid Nanjing’s Purple Mountain that is a popular draw for tourists, as well as a local, outdoor-swimming spot for those in the know.
本月初，两只野猪开始在南京紫金山的紫云湖周围消磨时光，紫云湖是游客的热门景点，也是当地知情人士的户外游泳胜地。
But the boars themselves soon became part of the attraction, with some visitors to the area occasionally feeding them. Local authorities initially reacted by setting up signage in the area; “Please stay away from wild animals”, and, “No feeding”; but quickly realised more efforts were needed.
但野猪本身很快就成为景点的一部分，一些到该地区的游客偶尔会喂它们。地方当局最初的反应是在该地区设立标牌； “请远离野生动物”、“禁止投喂”；但很快意识到需要付出更多努力。
On the morning of 7 February, staff from the Nanjing Wildlife Refuge and Rescue Centre therefore tracked down the boars, anesthetised them and brought the pair back to the Centre.
2月7日上午，南京野生动物庇护救助中心工作人员找到了这两只野猪，对其进行麻醉后将其带回中心。
Revealing that both are sub-adult and female, a veterinarian from the Centre outlined the two-way risks that close contact between humans and wild animals present, as the Yangtze Evening News reports.
据《扬子晚报》报道，该中心的一名兽医透露，这两只动物都是亚成年女性，并概述了人类与野生动物密切接触所带来的双向风险。
On the one hand, feeding by humans reduces the natural survival ability of wild animals. For wild boars accustomed to being fed, if put directly back into the wild, they shall likely return to the city again and continue to beg for food. On the other hand, wild animals may transmit unknown germs and viruses to humans.
一方面，人类的饲养降低了野生动物的自然生存能力。对于习惯了被喂养的野猪来说，如果直接放回野外，它们很可能会再次返回城市，继续讨食。另一方面，野生动物也可能将未知的细菌和病毒传播给人类。
The story is hardly new. This publication has made multiple reports as to wild boars encroaching on the urban environment in recent years. Chen Yuelong of the Rescue Centre explained that with Nanjing being surrounded by mountains and the expansion of human activities, interactions with wild boars are inevitable and increasingly likely.
这个故事并不新鲜。近年来，本刊多次报道野猪侵占城市环境的情况。救助中心陈跃龙介绍，随着南京四面环山，人类活动范围不断扩大，与野猪的接触不可避免，而且可能性越来越大。
Readers of the Nanjinger are advised, should they come across a wild boar, not to approach it and rather to quietly avoid it. Should the boar be a piglet, its mother is generally nearby; again, leave well alone. Should the piglet be on a road or other place where there may be danger, move it to a safe and secluded grassy area. Should a boar be injured or in great danger, contact the Wildlife Rescue Centre for emergency assistance. Never take a wild boar home for any reason.
建议《南京人》的读者一旦遇到野猪，不要靠近，而是悄悄避开。如果公猪是小猪，它的母亲通常就在附近；如果是小猪，它的母亲通常就在附近；再次，别管它。如果仔猪在路上或其他可能有危险的地方，请将其转移到安全、僻静的草地上。如果野猪受伤或处于极大危险中，请联系野生动物救援中心寻求紧急援助。切勿以任何理由将野猪带回家。
The Nanjing Wildlife Refuge and Rescue Centre is located in Hongshan Forest Zoo over an area of 1,000 square metres and includes a clinic, laboratory, breeding areas and a soft-release area.
南京野生动物庇护救助中心位于红山森林动物园内，占地1000平方米，包括诊疗室、实验室、繁殖区和缓释区。
Animals received come mainly from the police and local citizens. All are given a case number, recording the species and breed, injury and intended-final destination. After successful rescue, they are released back to nature as much as possible. Typically, 40-50 percent of animals received may be later released. For exotic and rare species, the Zoo shall also try to encourage reproduction to expand their populations.
收到的动物主要来自警察和当地居民。所有这些都有一个案例编号，记录物种和品种、伤害和预期的最终目的地。救援成功后，将尽可能将它们放归自然。通常情况下，收到的动物中 40-50% 可能会在稍后被释放。对于外来、珍稀物种，动物园还应当尽力鼓励繁殖，扩大其种群数量。
Readers who encounter injured wild animals can call 85620178 to consult with local professionals.
遇到受伤野生动物的读者可拨打85620178向当地专业人士咨询。
