Domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) are believed to have branched off from wild boars (Sus scrofa) through domestication events that occurred independently in East Asia and the Near East, beginning ...

According to the AP, the pigs are exceptionally hard to eradicate. They're a crossbreed of American and Eurasian hogs — resulting in a sort of "super pig". Residents of the northern US may soon have ...

Mongabay brings you a new episode of Candid Animal Cam, our show featuring animals caught on camera traps around the world and hosted by Romi Castagnino, our associate video editor and conservation ...

For years an invasive species called cogongrass has been choking the life out of native Northwest Florida plants and replacing them. Until recently, chemicals have been the primary method of fighting ...

In the wake of World War II, the rise of industrial agriculture fundamentally changed the world of meat production. Large-scale operations prioritized a few specialized pig breeds, optimized for ...

Under the new regulation, the state has the authority to “immediately” euthanize animals whose owners have not complied. Breeding is also forbidden. Delaware will no longer let people possess, breed ...

An invasive species of Canadian wild hogs is threatening to spread into the US. According to the AP, the pigs are exceptionally hard to eradicate. They're a crossbreed of American and Eurasian hogs — ...