Feb 27, 2023 · Now, colder regions of the U.S. could soon be staring down their own swine foes: Canadian “super pigs.” These giant, intelligent hybrids of domestic pigs and wild boars are poised to invade...

Feb 16, 2025 · Near Melfort, Saskatchewan — As the sun sets on the Canadian Prairies, the search begins for one of North America's most destructive animals, a fast-growing population of wild hogs that...

Feb 22, 2023 · The Canadian super pig is a hybrid species that was made by mating domestic pigs and wild boars, according to The Guardian. According to the US-based Field and Stream website, they were created by Canadian farmers who bred large-bodied pigs that are far more resistant to the cold.

Feb 21, 2023 · A special breed of hybrid super pigs from Canada have started to travel south into the northern United States. The pigs pose a threat to native wildlife and may prove tough to eradicate.

May 28, 2024 · Feral "super pigs" in Canada could soon trample across the border and invade the northern U.S., a new study finds.

Nov 22, 2023 · An exploding population of hard-to-eradicate “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states like Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana are taking steps to stop the invasion.

Nov 23, 2023 · In Canada, the wild pigs roaming Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba pose a new threat. Ryan Brook, a professor at the University of Saskatchewan and one of Canada's leading authorities on the...

Feb 18, 2025 · Wild pigs in Canada are posing a problem in the U.S. and could cause damage to America's economy and agriculture.

Feb 20, 2023 · What are Canadian super pigs? The Canadian super pig is a hybrid species that was created by cross-breeding wild boars with domestic pigs, according to The Guardian. The species has proliferated over the past few decades, and presents many serious issues to nature in Canada — and soon, the Northern U.S., if serious action isn't taken.

Apr 4, 2023 · Farmers in Canada cross-bred domestic pigs with wild boars going back to the 1980s. When the market collapsed, the "super pigs" escaped and began to spread rapidly across the country. The pigs...