Source: THE CONVERSATION, 8/26/19


They go by many names – pigs, hogs, swine, razorbacks – but whatever you call them, feral pigs (Sus scrofa) are one of the most damaging invasive species in North America. They cause millions of dollars in crop damage yearly and harbor dozens of pathogens that threaten humans and pets, as well as meat production systems. As a wildlife ecologist, I am interested in how feral pigs alter their surroundings and affect other wild species.

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