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Hunters Battle Invasion of Hungry Hogs

Tough, wily, feral swine are spreading fast through the US

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 21, 2008 6:39 AM CDT

(Newser) – Hog hunters are finding their services in demand as the wild beasts spread across the country, reports the New York Times. The porkers—descendants of pigs brought by Spanish explorers, escaped swine from farms, and wild boar released by hunters—weigh up to 400 pounds... Read full story »

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