A cross between domestic pigs and wild boars was intentionally bred in Canada. The resulting 'super pigs' escaped captivity and could be invading the US

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A cross between domestic pigs and wild boars was intentionally bred in Canada. The resulting 'super pigs' escaped captivity and could be invading the US

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Published 04 Apr 2023

Feral pigs are already a nuisance in southern US states, but "super pigs" from Canada could be invading from the north. Rodger Mallison/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service/Getty Images Farmers in Canada cross-bred domestic pigs with wild boars going back to the 1980s. When the market…

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A cross between domestic pigs and wild boars was intentionally bred in Canada. The resulting 'super pigs' escaped captivity and could be invading the US.

The "super pigs" were bred for their litter size and furry coat, traits that make the invasive species an "environmental train..

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A cross between domestic pigs and wild boars was intentionally bred in Canada. The resulting 'super pigs' escaped captivity and could be invading the US

A cross between domestic pigs and wild boars was intentionally bred in Canada. The resulting 'super pigs' escaped captivity and could be invading the US

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A cross between domestic pigs and wild boars was intentionally bred in Canada. The resulting 'super pigs' escaped captivity and could be invading the US.

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