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Wild Goats Overrun Jérica, Scaling Rooftops and Raising Safety Concerns

With 1,100 goats now inhabiting the town, officials expand hunting quotas and consider relocation measures to address the growing urban wildlife crisis.

Imágenes de las cabras en Jérica
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Imagen de dos cabras en el pueblo castellonense de Jérica
Imagen de una 'cabra voladora' saltando por los tejados en la localidad castellonense de Jérica

Overview

  • Approximately 1,100 wild mountain goats have moved into Jérica, Spain, outnumbering the town’s population of under 2,000 residents.
  • The goats, dubbed 'cabras voladoras' due to viral videos of them leaping between rooftops, have caused structural damage to old buildings and safety concerns for pedestrians.
  • The influx of goats is attributed to the 2022 Bejís wildfire, severe drought, and post-pandemic habituation to human presence.
  • Local authorities have increased hunting quotas, issued capture permits, and are exploring relocation efforts to manage the overpopulation.
  • A regional ungulate management decree is expected this summer to provide additional tools for population control across the Valencian Community.