Invasive Wild Boars Population Rising in Bay Area with Reports of More 'Scary' Sightings, Damage

Wild pigs in Bay Area. "A surprising wild animal is terrorizing some Bay Area residents"

Invasive wild boars population rising in Bay Area with reports of more 'scary' sightings, damage

From the South Bay to the East Bay, reports of sightings and damage from feral pigs are increasing. They're destroying yards and wildlands and some agencies are hiring hog removal services.

Wild Pigs Becoming Big Issue Across Bay Area

Wild pigs are causing increasing problems across the Bay Area. According to a report from the Press Democrat, these large, non-native animals are destroying parks, gardens, and even occasionally charging people. Public land agencies are stepping up efforts to control them, with the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority approving $243,000 for trapping and removal. These pigs, descendants of Russian boars introduced nearly a century ago, are mul…

Feral Pigs Ruin East Bay Parkland, Charge at Hikers Bay Area Telegraph

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – Shove over Peppa, there’s a new hog in town! Officials report that feral hogs are wreaking havoc in the East Bay parks. The pigs, which are apparently a hybrid of wild boars and domestic pigs, have always been a problem. This year, though, the problem is getting worse. In several … The post Feral Pigs Ruin East Bay Parkland, Charge at Hikers appeared first on Bay Area Telegraph.

200-pound wild pigs overtake California parks

SF Gate reported Wild pigs are increasingly threatening Bay Area hikers with aggressive encounters. These large hybrid creatures damage habitats and pose safety risks on trails. Read on www.sfgate.com/local/article/wild-pigs-aggressive-threat-bay-area-hiking-trails-20368969.php