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Eurasian Boar
COMMON NAME:
Eurasian boarSCIENTIFIC NAME:
Sus scrofaORIGIN:
Europe and AsiaDESCRIPTION:
Eurasian boar, also known as feral hogs or feral swine, can include domestic pigs or "pet" pigs that have been released or escaped from captivity and "gone wild", wild boar (native to Eurasia) that escaped from licensed shooting preserves, or a hybrid cross between domestic pigs and wild boar.HABITAT:
As a result of their diverse diet, eurasian boar can occupy a wide range of habitats including agricultural areas, forests, wetlands and suburbs. They are present in over 40 states in the United States, including New York.THREAT:
Eurasian boar have very destructive feeding habits, an aggressive nature, the potential to spread disease, and an increasingly growing population. They feed in large quantities on agricultural crops, native vegetation and wildlife. They destroy suitable habitat, cause erosion and damage property.MANAGEMENT:
Management includes relocation, trapping, hunting, poisoning, sterilization and oral contraceptives.
WNY PRISM PRIORITY:
Tier 1 - Raise Awareness
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Eurasian boar is a prohibited species in New York State - for more information on Prohibited and Regulated Species, visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/99141.html.
Additional Resources
NYS Prohibited and Regulated Species - Part 575:
PATHWAYS OF INVASION:
REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION:
Not Present