Eurasian wild boar, like this one, are a concern, but in Ontario most of the wild pigs come from escaped or released farm or domesticated pigs.

Wild pig damage extensive across the globe

Researchers consider them one of the most damaging invasive species on Earth

Whether you call them feral pigs, boar, swine, hogs, or even razorbacks, wild pigs are one of the most damaging invasive species on Earth, and they’re notorious for damaging agriculture and native wildlife. A big reason they’re so harmful is because they uproot soil at vast scales, like tractors plowing a field. Our new research […] Read more