Critter Science

The Invasive Feral Pig

24 March, 2022
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Believed to come from the wild European boar, escaped domestic pigs, or a combination of the 2 the feral pig, aka wild boar, is considered an invasive species and a general nuisance animal

The Problematic Feral Camel of Australia

20 February, 2019
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The Australian feral camel population has reached over 750,000 and consists of 2 species; mostly dromedaries but also some Bactrian camels. Camels were first imported into Australia during the 19th century from places like Arabia, India, and Afghanistan for transport and