Feral Swine in Ohio History - Introduced to the continental
United States in 1539, feral swine (Sus Scrofa) are rapidly
becoming established throughout the country. It is estimated
that wild breeding populations of feral swine are now present in
at least 35 states. Feral swine are a combination of Eurasian
wild boar and escaped/neglected domestic swine. Some have
escaped from hunting preserves or have been illegally released.
Having many common names such as: feral hog or pig, Eurasian or
Russian wild boar, razorback, and piney woods rooter, feral
swine are all considered to fall under the same ancestral genus
and species of Sus scrofa which have become established in
several areas of Ohio. Identification- Depending on ancestral
lineage and cross-breeding among breeds, feral swine can vary
greatly in appearance. Typical fur coloration for true Eurasian
boar can be grey to dark brown to black, while domestic breeds
can display a wider variety of colors with many defining
patterns of striping or spots. Several