Invasive species are a natural disaster waiting to happen. In
some cases, there is a very real danger to humans, such as the
Burmese Python in South Florida. In many cases, the threat to
humans is indirect, yet no less important, such as Saltcedar's
ability to drain waterways. In all cases, the biggest risk is to
wildlife habitats, as invasive species are experts in pushing
out native plants and animals. Especially in the last couple of
decades, many invasive species have made headlines, warning the
public to watch for and help prevent their spread, from the
Emerald Ash Borer to the Zebra Mussel to the Asian Carp. All the
while, another species has been stealthily avoiding this radar,
spreading to all but three of the mainland states, and keeping
mostly out of sight until their local populations grow larger
than the available food sources. Feral hogs are the cockroach of
the wilderness, multiplying quickly, highly destructive,
disease-carrying, and resilient to control efforts. Conservation
and agricultural e