Wild Pigs

• Canada’s ‘super pigs’ threatening to invade northern U.S. states

  An 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.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2023
  
• ‘Wanted’ wild pig evades capture in southwestern Manitoba for months, campaign says

  A 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.

  Environment

  Nov 1, 2023
  
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• ‘Not afraid at all’: Escaped pigs threaten Vancouver Island golf course

  A 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.

  Environment

  Jul 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. 

  Environment

  Apr 5, 2022
• Saskatchewan taking steps to control wild boars and feral pigs

  The Saskatchewan government said it will proactively enhance and broaden the regulation and control of wild boars and feral pigs in the province.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2022
• Saskatchewan experts urge action as invasive wild pigs run rampant in province

  Saskatchewan'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.

  Environment

  Feb 17, 2022
• Prince Albert National Park likely next for invasive wild boar: researcher

  Ryan Brook said the invasive species can have serious effects on the ecosystem, including spreading disease in water bodies or tearing up vegetation.

  Environment

  Nov 2, 2021
• Invasive wild pigs spotted in national park for first time at Alberta’s Elk Island

  Although 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.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2021
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• USask Professor creates pig plotted map for locating wild boars on Google Earth

  Using 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.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2021
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• Wild pigs take over police station in small Pakistan city

  Two pigs trotted into the station in Moro, forcing police to evacuate before they could mount a counterattack.

  Trending

  Jan 15, 2021