Spike in number of feral pigs caught in Shire
FNQ environment
Close to 30 feral pigs have been caught this month by Douglas Shire Council rangers, with the higher-than-average number attributed to the recent dry conditions.
“November has been busy for Council's trapping team, with 28 pigs captured to date - above average for this time of year,” a council report released on Friday states.
“2025 is shaping up as Council's most successful year in five years, with 574 pigs trapped to date.”
The large number has also been boosted by expanded on-ground efforts by the council due to extra funding from a Reef Guardian Project grant designed to help further protect our environment.
Feral pigs are regarded as one of Australia’s most destructive feral species, and they are particularly prevalent in Queensland, NSW and the Northern Territory.
The pigs prey on small native animals, birds, reptiles, eggs and many aquatic species.
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