From jumping fences, destroying golf courses and digging up yards, wild pigs — also called wild boars or feral hogs — are one of the most destructive and invasive animals in the U.S.
And while many Lowcountry residents rarely see them, their impact is widespread, costly and growing.
Here’s what to know about their population and impacts on South Carolina.
A long history in SC
Wild pigs have been part of South Carolina’s landscape for centuries…