They’re 5 feet long, can weigh up to 500 pounds, run at 30 miles per hour and according to one biologist who studies them, they’re “one of the most destructive invasive species on the planet.” Feral ...
A woman posted a casual plea online for help with slaughtering the animals. It turned into a national sensation.
This article was originally featured in The Conversation. They go by many names–pigs, hogs, swine, razorbacks–but whatever you call them, wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are one of the most damaging invasive ...
Wild or feral pigs are a challenge in many parts of the US. Various states have taken different approaches to deal with them, and some have been more successful than others. The stakes are high ...
An ongoing study dedicated to the wild pig population has revealed the impact wild pigs have on agriculture and ecosystems. “My research group has been studying wild pigs for the last 10 years,” said ...
As U.S. pork producers are work to rebuild hog herds, disease pressure proved to be a problem for producers, which could ease potential slaughter issues later this year. Those were the headlines of ...