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Wild Pigs In The United States: Their History, Comparative Morphology, And Current Status
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With An Estimated Population Of At Least 500,000 Distributed Across Nineteen States, The Wildliving Pig (Sus Scrofa) Is The Most Abundant Freeranging Introduced Ungulate In The United States. Until Now, However, Little Has Been Known About The Wild Pig On A National Scale, Despite Its Abundance And Significance As Both A Pest And A Game Animal. Whereas Previous Studies Have Been Regional In Scope, Wild Pigs In The United States Is The Most Comprehensive Work Available On Wild Pig History, Current Status, Comparative Morphology, And Other Subjects Important To The Species' Management And Control.The Information In This Volume Relates To The Country'S Three Prevalent Wild Pig Types: The Introduced Eurasian Wild Boar, The Feral (Once Domestic, Now Wild) Hog, And Hybrids Of The Two. The First Section Of The Book Presents A History Of Wild Pigs In This Countrytheir Origins; When, Where, And By Whom They Were First Introduced; And Their Subsequent Dispersal.John J. Mayer And I. Lehr Brisbin, Jr. Then Develop Specific Criteria, Based On Taxonomic Principles, For Differentiating Between The Wild Pig Types. Employing Numerous Illustrations, Graphs, And Tables, They Analyze And Compare Morphometric And Discrete Characters Of The Skull, External Body Dimensions And Proportions, Coat Colorations Patterns, And Hair Structure And Form.A Report On The Status Of Wild Pig Populations In The United States (As Of 1991) Completes The Volume. To Profile The Present Ranges, Habitats, And Morphotypic Makeups Of Wild Pigs, The Authors Conducted Two National Surveysin 1981 And 1988Among Private Individuals And Federal And State Personnel. Their Report Is Also Based On Other Recent Wild Pig Studies And Additional Information From Survey Respondents. The Book'S Reference Section Is Particularly Valuable, For Its Lists All Sources Consulted As Well As The Names And Addresses Of Authorities The Authors Interviewed Or With Whom They Corresponded.Aided By The Book'S Wealth Of Current Data, Biologists And Wildlife Managers Can Make Informed Decisions About Such Issues As State Versus Private Ownership Of Wild Pig Populations And The Status Of Wild Pigs As Pests Or Game Animals. In Addition, Hunters And Sportsmen, Zoologists, And Even Specialized Historians And Archaeologists Will Find Wild Pigs In The United States Useful And Informative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Wild Pigs in the United States'? A: The book covers the history, comparative morphology, and current status of wild pigs in the United States, focusing on their population, management, and control.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by John J. Mayer and I. Lehr Brisbin, Jr.
- Q: What types of wild pigs are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses three prevalent wild pig types: the introduced Eurasian wild boar, the feral hog, and hybrids of both.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Wild Pigs in the United States'? A: The book was published on March 1, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for wildlife managers? A: Yes, the book provides valuable data and insights that can assist biologists and wildlife managers in making informed decisions regarding wild pig populations.
- Q: What kind of information can I find in the reference section? A: The reference section lists all sources consulted and provides names and addresses of authorities the authors interviewed or corresponded with.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or graphs? A: Yes, the book employs numerous illustrations, graphs, and tables to analyze and compare the characteristics of wild pigs.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Wild Pigs in the United States' an illustrated edition? A: Yes, this book is an illustrated edition, featuring visual aids to support the text.