Feral Pigs Harm Wildlife and Biodiversity as Well as Crops

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By The ConversationAug 26, 2019, 4:22 pm193 pts
By Marcus Lashley 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…

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