Beginning in the 1900s, U.S. hunters imported Eurasian wild boar for sport; today’s feral swine threaten firefly larvae and turtle nests across the Southeast

Wild pigs are destroying firefly larvae and turtle eggs in southeastern parks. These invasive animals root up the soil, disrupting delicate ecosystems and species survival. Efforts to remove feral swine are showing success in some protected areas. Funding from recent legislation allows for expanded control programs across the region. Protecting these natural wonders ensures future generations can experience them.