By uprooting carbon trapped in the soil, wild pigs release some 4.9 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide across the globe each year, a study has warned. In their study, the researchers combined predictive population models with advanced mapping techniques to determine the impact of wild pigs on the climate. Wild pig populations are typically managed using approaches like hunting, baiting, deploying traps and installing barriers to stop their spread into new areas. By uprooting carbon trapped in the soil, wild pigs release some 4.9 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide across the globe each year, a study has warned. 'Because wild pigs are prolific and cause widespread damage, they're both costly and challenging to manage.'

Source: Daily Mail July 19, 2021 18:56 UTC