These wild "super pigs" are twice as big as U.S. feral hogs — and they're poised to invade from Canada

Marcus Lashley is an associate professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Florida.

They go by many names – pigs, hogs, swine, razorbacks – but whatever you call them, wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are one of the most damaging invasive species in North America. They cause millions of dollars in crop damage yearly and harbor dozens of pathogens that threaten humans and pets, as well as meat production systems.