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FERAL PIGSA power point presentation by : Caitlin K.
http://today.agrilife.org/2011/03/24/busting-feral-hog-myths/
WHAT ARE INVESIVE SPECIES ?
A species that does not come from an ecosystem
Then changes the food chain in that ecosystem
They also produce and spread quickly
With no predators to stop them
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2006/s2672.htm
HOW ARE FERAL PIGS INVASIVE ?
Native to Spain Not in natural country No natural predators Eat ground nesting birds and that
can mess up the food chain
http://coyotes-wolves-cougars.blogspot.com/2012/04/control-of-feral-pig-populations-is.html
how do feral pigs pose a threat ?
Coming in contact with them could spread a deadly fluid
They carry at least 45 different parasites
The disease can also be spread by ticks
http://www.petcaregt.com/blog/dog-ticks-2.html
HOW CAN YOU HELP THE CURB THE SPREAD OF FERAL PIGS ?
Trap Shoot Hunt with dogs Vaccinate with gloves and make sure
not to touch them with your skin Snares
http://outdooradventuresguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/pig-3-07-022_00021.jpg
TYPES OF TRAPS
Box traps Single catch Wooden drop door Saloon style door
http://www.wildlife-removal.com/images/hogtrapping1.jpg
HOW DID FERAL PIGS SPREAD ?
Spanish explorers brought them from Spain in the early 1500”s
Illegal translocation by humans Hernando De Soto brought them to
the U.S. in 1539 in Florida and 1542 into Texas
THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!
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