The threat of giant and intelligent 'super pigs' is growing seriously
Breeds of domestic pigs and wild boars, 'super pigs' are incredibly intelligent and elusive, and have become a widespread threat to crops and livestock.
Photos: Canada's Invasive Pig Population is Exploding | Field & Stream
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Q&A with Canadian Wild Pig Researcher Ryan Brook | Field & Stream
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Super pigs, which are said to have been created by farmers in the 1980s by crossing wild boars and domestic pigs, can survive cold climates by digging tunnels under the snow, and have huge bodies that can weigh up to 300 kg. It is difficult to capture because it has a high intelligence that is active at night when it senses human behavior. Ryan Brooke, head of the Wild Pig Research Project, said: 'Pigs are now so widespread and so numerous that any hope of eradication is dead. They are now established. ' said.
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Wild pigs have been living in the southeastern United States since the mid-1500s, but Canada's wild pigs are a relatively recent problem, and before 1995 there were almost no wild pigs. In the movie below, you can see how sighting information of wild pigs spreads rapidly every year since 1995.
Rapid expansion of invasive wild pigs across Canada from 1995 to 2021-YouTube
In 1995-1996 only a few wild pigs were found in the south.
Over the next ten years, the range and numbers have increased significantly.
In 2015, countless wild pigs have been confirmed in the southwest, and we can see that there is a non-negligible number of breeding in the southeast.
Brooke's research team is working on creating a more detailed distribution map to prevent the spread of wild pigs. Except for Ontario and Quebec, where wild pig hunting is not allowed, Alberta, Sancastewan and Manitoba, according to a post on the Canadian Wild Pig Research Project Facebook page on March 14, 2023. The distribution of wild pigs is concentrated in , and about half of them are gathered in Saskatchewan.
Brooke is also currently tracking the explosion of super pigs near Edmonton. Edmonton is the capital of Alberta and the second most populous provincial capital in Canada after Toronto. The image below is a wild pig distribution map near Edmonton in 2003, and several sightings have been confirmed in locations away from the city.
A decade later, in 2013, there was a sharp increase in sightings near Edmonton.
The latest survey shows that wild pigs have established populations around cities, and many have been confirmed in locations fairly close to cities.
The Canadian Wild Swine Research Project posted on Facebook, 'If you're looking for a wild pig, look for corn first. Corn is great for hiding and has food value,' the Canadian Wild Swine Research Project said on Facebook. Posting wild pigs Mr. Brooke said, 'Complete eradication is no longer possible,' showing the harsh reality, 'Nevertheless, it is important to prevent further spread,' he talks about the significance of the project.
In response to a Field Stream question, ``Will super pigs from southern Canada ever invade the northern United States?'' 'But there are records of it being found a mile from the border. I believe there are already some examples of Canadian pigs crossing over to the United States.' On top of that, it is important for researchers and local governments to work together to establish ``no-pig zones'' on both sides of the US-Canada border and to develop strict laws on the ownership and transportation of pigs. I'm here.
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