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feral hogs
Coverage of feral hogs in the Nexus archive.
- USDA grant brings $35M feral hog control effort to Concordia, Madison and Tensas ahead of harvest
The USDA has allocated $35 million to control feral hogs in Concordia, Madison, and Tensas parishes in Louisiana to mitigate crop and land damage. Local officials highlight the challenges of managing the rapidly growing hog population, which causes an average of $91 million in annual damage.
- Black bear spotted again in Port St. Lucie neighborhood, trap camera shows
A black bear previously spotted in Port St. Lucie was seen again in the Tradition neighborhood by a trapper who set up a hog trap with a camera. The bear lingered near the trap for hours and returned the next day, prompting local wildlife experts to advise residents to stay cautious and make loud noises if encountering the animal.