Canada’s wild pig population poses threat to neighbouring U.S. states [Video]

Invasive wild boars that have been roaming the prairies for decades are now at risk of jumping the border.

“The risk around establishing new populations in northern U.S. states is very real,” said Saskatchewan agriculture and bioresources professor Ryan Brook.

“Montana has no wild pigs. They don’t want wild pigs. So one pregnant sow moving in there could change their situation dramatically.”

Brook, who has been researching wild boars for more than a decade, called the Canadian prairies a “wild pig factory.”

Wild boars, often known as super pigs, have a “supercharged” reproductive capacity. The animals can birth six pigs per litter and have multiple litters a year, according to Brook.

“This is the worst invasive large mammal on the planet,” he said.

“These things are everywhere except Antarctica. They’ve been hugely successful globally at spreading and being a problem.”

The boars have razor-sharp tusks and thick fur that helps …