Officials sound the alarm on feral swine
Feral swine have been called the rototillers of nature. Their long snouts and tusks allow them to rip and root their way across America in search of food. Unfortunately, the path they leave behind impacts ranchers, farmers, land managers, conservationists and suburbanites. (Photo provided by NASA.)
The carcass of a dead pig found west of Lake Koocanusca prompted the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) to hold meetings in both Libby and Eureka last week, as the report reignited concerns that feral swine may eventually enter Montana from Canada.
DOL officials stated in a press release that the pig has not yet been confirmed feral, although it has features often associated with feral pigs — including tusks and long hair...
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