US faces ticking ‘feral swine bomb’ as millions of wild pigs run rampant across country
Feral hogs can host more than 30 viral and bacterial diseases as well as scores of parasites (AP)/ bomb," if left unchecked, could wreak havoc on large swaths of the country. reported on the explosion of the pig population, which has caused an estimated $2.5bn worth of Feral hogs trample and tear-up crops, attack livestock, and can destroy sensitive habitats. The also act as disease carriers. They can host more than 30 viral and bacterial There are approximately 9 million feral hogs in the US, and their numbers are multiplying quickly. ...
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