Invasive Wild Pig Population Threatens Northern US States from Western Canadian Prairie

An exploding population of "super pigs" in Canada, resulting from crossbreeding between wild Eurasian boar and domestic swine, is posing a threat to northern US states like Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana. These feral swine, known as the most invasive animal on the planet, are highly adaptable, destructive, and reproduce rapidly. They cause significant damage to crops, wildlife, and can spread diseases to hog farms. Efforts to eradicate them have been challenging, with hunting making the problem worse. The US Department of Agriculture and various states are implementing measures such as surveillance, ground traps, and prevention programs to control the spread of wild pigs, but eradication remains a distant goal.