About Eurasian Boar

Sus scrofa

photo taken from Wikipedia page on Wild Boars

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.

Words of Praise

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

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
• Animalia Wild Boar Entry
• Wikipedia Wild Boar Entry

Articles about the Boar

• "Pigloos" help wild pigs survive Canada's cold, defying scientists' expectations - Inverse
• ‘Super Pigs’ Weighing 600 Pounds Wreak Havoc Across Canada — And Build ‘Pigloos’ To Survive The Winter - All That's Interesting
• Separating Fact from Fiction: The Threat of Canada's "Super Pigs" - Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute