Wild Hogs Wreak Havoc Across U.S.

“It’s not sharks, wolves, or bears that kill the most people—it’s wild pigs, and the numbers are consistently trending up,” says John J. Mayer.
(Photo by A&M Agrilife and Bernard Dupont, Wikimedia)

Wild hogs are causing widespread destruction across at least 35 states in the U.S.

These invasive animals, first brought to Florida by Spanish settlers in the 1500s, are responsible for significant agricultural damage, garden destruction, and, in some cases, attacks on humans. Here’s a video

Statistics show that they kill more people annually than sharks.

States like Kentucky, Tennessee, and Washington have already banned possession of these animals. Ohio is considering legislation that would allow landowners to shoot the feral swine without a license.