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These wild "super pigs" are twice as big as U.S. feral hogs — and they're poised to invade from Canada

Marcus Lashley is an associate professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Florida. They go by many names – pigs, hogs, swine, razorbacks – but whatever you call them, wild pigs (Sus scrofa) ...
Yahoo

Dangerous feral hogs that destroy lawns and eat plastic are growing across the US, and states can't kill them fast enough

Feral pigs cause billions of dollars in damage to properties and agriculture across the US. The US has struggled to control the feral pig population, which is between 6 and 9 million. The pigs are ...
The State

Have you recently seen wild hogs? Here’s the signs of wild hogs and how to get rid of them

A feral hog was trapped in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. These hogs can be found along the Waccamaw and Little Pee Dee rivers in Horry County. JOHN D. SIMMONS CHARLOTTE OBSERVER If you live ...
Sun Sentinel

Wild hogs a growing threat, spreading from Florida across the U.S.

David Prendergast loved gardening at his home in the small Miramar development that borders the Everglades. Then he woke up one morning in early May to discover his grass destroyed and his plants ...
The Island Packet on MSN

There are more wild pigs in SC than ever & they’re costing millions. What to know

Wild pigs are one of the most destructive species in South Carolina. Here’s what to know about their habits in the Lowcountry.
Post and Courier

Wild hogs thriving in Berkeley County

Feral hogs can grow up to 5 feet, weigh 400 pounds, run at 30 mph, and are tusked, sharp-toothed and aggressive. They are intelligent, have no natural predators in South Carolina and are prolific ...
AOL

Feral hogs not in Minnesota, new state report finds

Reports of a devastating wild hog invasion were premature, suggests a new state report. "Minnesota does not have an established feral pig population," the state's Department of Natural Resources said ...