The deer that shouldn’t be here: How a new species ended up between Blayney and Yass (opens original article in a new tab)

Hog deer, a species native to Asia, were discovered in NSW for the first time, prompting urgent biosecurity measures and concerns about deliberate introduction by hunters.

• Hog deer, a species native to Asia, were found in NSW for the first time, raising biosecurity concerns.
• Conservationists and officials suspect hunters deliberately moved the deer, citing a pattern of similar incidents with other feral animals.
• Eradication efforts are underway, with plans to humanely euthanise the feral hog deer population.