Feral pig
any type of feral domesticated pig, wild boar, or hybrid found world wide
A feral pig is a domestic pig which has gone feral, meaning it lives in the wild. The term feral pig has also been applied to wild boars, which can interbreed with domestic pigs. They are found mostly in the Americas and Australia. Razorback and wild hog are sometimes used in the United States in reference to feral pigs or boar–pig hybrids.
Definition
A feral pig is a domestic pig that has escaped or been released into the wild, and is living more or less as a wild animal, or one that is descended from such animals. Zoologists generally exclude from the feral category undomesticated animals that have escaped or been released from captivity. Accordingly, Eurasian wild boars that have been deliberately or accidentally introduced into habitats where they are not native, such as in North America, are not technically feral, although they may interbreed with feral pigs.
Ecological impacts
Introduced pigs are among the most hazardous, costly, and difficult-to-tackle invasive species. They are widely distributed and naturalized due to their high adaptability and reproductive rates. A wide range of native fauna and flora (and also livestock) may suffer predations, competitions, and habitat degradations from the pigs.
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