Wild pigs are a menace, causing over $1 billion in damages each year in the US alone. Here are 5 facts you probably didn't know about them.

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• A new report from Sports Illustrated sheds light on the US feral pig population.
• According to SI, pigs cost the US more than $1.5 billion a year in damage to crops, landscapes, and water.
• Texas is populated with 2.6 million wild hogs, a number sure to grow if eradication efforts remain the same. But over 100 businesses in the state offer the chance to hunt the invasive species for between $1,000 to $12,000.
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Sports Illustrated isn't necessarily known for its coverage of feral pigs, but on Thursday it delivered an excellent in-depth look at the US feral pig population in Texas.

The whole thing is really worth a read, as it's a fascinating look at an overlooked part of the regional economy. But here are some of the wildest details from the report:See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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