About Eurasian Boar

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The Eurasian Boar, also known as the wild boar or feral pig, is an invasive species to North America who are considered highly adaptable. They have the “largest global range of any nondomesticated terrestrial mammal on earth,” according to a May 2019 paper published in Scientific Reports.

More About the Boar

• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) Fact Sheet on Eurasian Boars
• National Invasive Species Information Center Articles and Resources

Words of Praise

• "These feral hogs aren't just surviving, they are thriving."
• "Crafty, sturdy, and adaptable creatures"
• "The pigs’ adaptability defies scientists’ expectations"