A wild hog, or wild boar, in its natural habitat. These omnivorous animals have a strong sense of smell and sharp tusks used for defense.© Mircea Costina/Shutterstock.com Headlines on problems caused ...

Feral hogs have become a growing threat in recent years as they've been spotted in suburban Texas neighborhoods.

Wild hogs can be a serious nuisance — causing more than $1.5 billion in property damage annually in the U.S. alone. They’ve also been known to attack and occasionally even kill humans they see as a ...