Wild Pigs
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Canada’s ‘super pigs’ threatening to invade northern U.S. statesAn exploding population of hard-to-eradicate “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states are taking steps to stop the invasion.CanadaNov 22, 2023
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‘Wanted’ wild pig evades capture in southwestern Manitoba for months, campaign saysA group called 'Squeal on Pigs' is asking residents to watch for an aggressive wild pig that has been running rampant in the large area between Wawanesa and Alexander.EnvironmentNov 1, 2023
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‘Not afraid at all’: Escaped pigs threaten Vancouver Island golf courseA pack of escaped pigs have done thousands of dollars of damage to the Cowichan Golf Club, and one expert warns they could threaten all of Vancouver Island if they go feral.EnvironmentJul 8, 2022
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Alberta launches program to control wild boar population: ‘Taking action to get rid of this menace’After been documented in 28 rural Alberta municipalities, the province said the goal is to eliminate the destructive pest's threat to crops, livestock and the environment.EnvironmentApr 5, 2022
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Saskatchewan taking steps to control wild boars and feral pigsThe Saskatchewan government said it will proactively enhance and broaden the regulation and control of wild boars and feral pigs in the province.CanadaMar 16, 2022
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Saskatchewan experts urge action as invasive wild pigs run rampant in provinceSaskatchewan's rural municipalities are concerned about the environmental and economic toll that an out-of-control, invasive population of wild pigs is taking on the province.EnvironmentFeb 17, 2022
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Prince Albert National Park likely next for invasive wild boar: researcherRyan Brook said the invasive species can have serious effects on the ecosystem, including spreading disease in water bodies or tearing up vegetation.EnvironmentNov 2, 2021
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Invasive wild pigs spotted in national park for first time at Alberta’s Elk IslandAlthough Elk Island is so far the only national park with feral hogs — a hybrid of domestic pigs and European wild boar — Parks Canada said others are likely to follow.CanadaOct 11, 2021
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USask Professor creates pig plotted map for locating wild boars on Google EarthUsing GPS tracking systems, trail cams, and first person sightings, Ryan Brook and the Canadian Wild Pig Research Project have developed a virtual wild pig population map.CanadaJan 30, 2021
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Wild pigs take over police station in small Pakistan cityTwo pigs trotted into the station in Moro, forcing police to evacuate before they could mount a counterattack.TrendingJan 15, 2021
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