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They are big, nasty, dangerous and damaging. Wild hogs are such a problem, it is open season to hunt them down and kill them in many states.

The Hammerhead worm, spotted in Hamilton, is named for its flat-shaped head and releases a neurotoxin called tetrodotoxin that can be lethal for small animals.

Ontario is now home to an invasive and toxic worm species that can grow up to three feet long and can be dangerous to small animals and pets.

"Right now, there’s only one location I know of any feral swine, the Russian bore variety, in Michigan. “I can’t say with certainty they’re in any other county.”

The University of Georgia has been tracking feral hogs, the most invasive and destructive animal species in the United State.

They can reach five feet in length, grow to 400 pounds, and run 30 miles per hour. They’re tusked, hairy, sharp-toothed, and aggressive. They’ll eat nearly anything and they have no major natural predators. Call them feral swine, wild ...

They can reach five feet in length, grow to 400 pounds, and run 30 miles per hour. They’re tusked, hairy, sharp-toothed, and aggressive. They’ll eat nearly anything and they have no major natural predators. Call them feral swine, wild ...

As invasive Burmese pythons tighten their grip on the Everglades, decimating wildlife and devouring nearly everything in their path while slithering north to Lake Okeechobee and west toward the Gulf of Mexico, the data is clear. Despite valiant efforts, scientists are losing the fight against this massive apex predator with the insatiable appetite and no

With spring settling in across the U.S. and days lengthening, many people are ready to spend more time outside. But after a walk outdoors, have you ever found seeds clinging to your clothes? Lodged in your socks and shoelaces? Perhaps tangled in your pet’s fur? While most of us don’t give these hitchhikers much thought, seeds and burrs may be the first signs of invasive plant spread.

Invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage across the US every year. Hikers and backpackers can take simple steps to avoid spreading seeds and making the problem worse.