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Wild Pigs in the Concrete Jungle They have been called by many names since their introduction to North America in the 1500s, but feral hogs, feral swine, wild boar and wild pigs all refer to the same animal with the scientific name, Sus scrofa. It should also be noted that they are considered an invasive species. These animals are resilient, cunning and adaptable. They have made themselves home in the Texas countryside, but now these wild pigs have a taste for the urban lifestyle and have been found in the suburbs and the inner city of Dallas. |
Extension Resources For those of you who are interested in learning more about wild hogs, from their size and lifespan to how high they can jump visit the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office website. This video gives a brief explanation to the history of feral hogs in Texas and what rural counterparts have done to address issues associated with wild hogs. |
Citizen Science Texas Invasives has a citizen science program that is a joint collaboration with 10 organizations dedicated to reducing the impact of invasive species in Texas. Become a citizen scientist by attending a workshop or participate in online trainings to learn to identify and report invasive species. Click here to see their tool kit of online resources for helpful identification and tracking techniques. |
City of Dallas ParksThe Dallas Park System has trails, natural areas, and a wide range of park services throughout the city. Find out what area is best for your interests and activities on their website. Each type of park has unique goals and rules. Whether you are looking for a bike trail, dog park, or picnic area, you are sure to find the perfect spot with this amenities search tool.
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Trash animals : how we live with nature's filthy, feral, invasive, and unwanted species
by Kelsi Nagy
In Trash Animals, a diverse group of environmental writers explores the natural history of wildlife species deemed filthy, unwanted, invasive, or worthless, highlighting the vexed relationship humans have with such creatures. Each essay focuses on a so-called trash species--gulls, coyotes, carp, cockroaches, magpies, prairie dogs, and lubber grasshoppers, among others--examining the biology and behavior of each in contrast to the assumptions widely held about them. Identifying such animals as trash tells us nothing about problematic wildlife but rather reveals more about human expectations of, and frustrations with, the natural world.
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The New Wild : Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature's Salvation
by Fred Pearce
A long-time veteran environmental journalist embarks on a revealing journey to rediscover what conservation in the 21st-century should be about, searching for ways to help nature regenerate during an era of climate change and widespread ecological damage.
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Wildlife damage management : prevention, problem solving, and conflict resolution
by Russell F. Reidinger
Authors Russell F. Reidinger, Jr., and James E. Miller explain the evolution of wildlife damage management, differentiate facts from myths, and detail the principles and techniques a professional biologist needs to know. The book discusses native as well as exotic invasive species, zoonotic diseases, hazards to endangered or threatened fauna and flora, and damage to crops, livestock, and property. Reidinger and Miller argue that, in recent years, the rate of undesirable human-wildlife interactions has risen in many areas, owing in part to the expansion of residences into places formerly wild or agricultural, making wildlife damage management even more relevant.
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