General Information and Habitat

Feral hogs are one of the most formidable pests in North America and have overrun Texas. They are massive creatures, weighing up to 350lbs, with enormous tusks and thick, coarse hair. Male hogs are usually solitary, and females tend to travel in small groups with their young. Although one of the most common signs of trouble by the feral hog is the uprooting of soil, garden beds, and the like, they also pose a threat to domestic fowl due to their omnivorous diets. They will consume their eggs and are also capable of eating many different types of small animals. Hogs will also eat the crops that they dig up, and leave considerable amounts of waste in the fields, creating a prime environment for bacteria and parasite growth. Feral hogs can be very aggressive and will attack people. They are capable of multiplying very quickly, as females can produce up to 12 young in one litter.