Source: WUNC, 7/29/21


About CREEP Podcast: In the earth beneath our neighborhoods, the woods surrounding our favorite hiking trails and the waters that line our coasts lurks a strange phenomenon: Creatures that have traveled great distances to call communities in the South home – and wreak havoc on the world around them.

As unwelcome as these new neighbors may be, they’re also giving scientists, farmers, fisherfolk, homeowner associations and more a chance to get creative finding ways to eliminate these species, mitigate their harm or work toward a more peaceful coexistence.

Hogs Gone Wild July 29, 2021

From lean mountain swine in Western North Carolina to wild boar in Texas, feral hogs are wreaking havoc, causing billions of dollars worth of damage each year. Their numbers are growing, thanks in part to their voracious appetites and breeding superpowers. Where some see a growing menace, others see money-making opportunities. Hosts Elizabeth Friend and Laura Pellicer explore how a range of stakeholders are tackling the South’s wild pig problem.

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