The Booming “Super Pig” Population in Canada Could Spread to Northern U.S.

The United States may soon face a new challenge with wild pigs as an invasive species. Historically, they have primarily thrived in warm regions such as the Southeast, Texas, and California. However, in recent years, wild pigs have begun to flourish in Canada and may spread to states such as North Dakota, Montana, Michigan, and Minnesota. These pigs were mostly raised on meat farms, but some were used in high-fence hunting preserves. “The U.S. has a 400-plus year history with invasive wild pigs, but we didn’t have any here until the early 1980s. There was a big push to diversify … Continue reading The Booming “Super Pig” Population in Canada Could Spread to Northern U.S.