Invasive Wild Pigs in North America: Ecology, Impacts, and ManagementKurt C. VerCauteren, James C. Beasley, Stephen S. Ditchkoff, John J. Mayer, Gary J. Roloff, Bronson K. Strickland Throughout North America, non-native wild pigs have become an ecologically and economically destructive invasive species. Though they are regarded as a popular game species by some, provide economic benefits to others, and are even engrained into societal heritage in some areas, wild pigs are responsible for an extraordinary amount of damage in both natural and anthropogenic systems throughout North America. As the density and range of wild pig habitat have substantially increased over the last several decades, the magnitude and diversity of their negative impacts are not yet fully realized or quantified. With various conflicts continually emerging, wild pig management is difficult and expensive to achieve. As a result, wild pigs represent one of the greatest wildlife management challenges North America faces in the 21st century. Invasive Wild Pigs in North America: Ecology, Impacts, and Management addresses all aspects of wild pig biology, ecology, damage, and management in a single comprehensive volume. It assimilates and organizes information on the most destructive introduced vertebrate species in the United States, establishing a foundation from which managers, researchers, policy makers, and other stakeholders can build upon into the future. The book provides comprehensive coverage of wild pig biology and ecology, techniques for management and research, and regional chapters. It is an asset to readers interested in wild pigs, the resources they impact, and how to mitigate those impacts, and establishes a vision of the future of wild pigs in North America. Features:
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Contents
Wild Pig Spatial Ecology and Behavior | |
Wild Pig Population Dynamics | |
Diseases and Parasites That Impact Wild Pigs and Species They Contact | |
The Naturalized Niche of Wild Pigs in North America | |
Wild Pig Damage to Resources | |
Management of Wild Pigs | |
Wild Pig Policy and Legislation | |
Wild Pigs in Western North America | |
Wild Pigs in NorthCentral North America | |
Wild Pigs in SouthCentral North America | |
Wild Pigs in Southeastern North America | |
Wild Pigs in the Pacific Islands | |
Wild Pigs in Mexico and the Caribbean | |
Wild Pig Populations along the Urban Gradient | |
Research Methods for Wild Pigs | |
Human Dimensions and Education Associated with Wild Pigs in North America | |
The Future of Wild Pigs in North America | |