Spanish explorers brought pigs to America for food in the 1500s; today, millions of feral swine roam at least 35 US states

Source: The Times of India· TOI World Desk· August 15, 2026
Spanish explorers brought pigs to America for food in the 1500s; today, millions of feral swine roam at least 35 US states

In the 1500s, Spanish explorers brought pigs to the US, initially as a food source. Over the years, these pigs escaped and multiplied, leading to a large population of feral swine. These wild pigs are now notorious for causing significant damage to crops and …

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