Wild pigs are rapidly spreading across Canada, and researchers say it’s time to worry
If you spend extended periods of time wandering through the Prairie
wilderness, chances are you’ll hear the telltale snort of one of
Canada’s most invasive species.
wilderness, chances are you’ll hear the telltale snort of one of
Canada’s most invasive species.
Wild pigs were first brought to Canada from Europe in the 1980s and
have since exploded in numbers, according to the first-ever study to map
the feral mammals’ territory. And researchers warn that wild pigs have
the potential to rapidly spread diseases, devastate crops and destroy
natural vegetation.