Feral is a term that describes an animal that has escaped captivity and is living in the wild. In Texas, there is a large population of feral hogs. These hogs escaped from the ranches where they lived when settlers abandoned their farms during times of war or to move from the country to the city.
Feral hogs are omnivores that feed on native plants, crops, and small animals. Feral hogs can damage an ecosystem by rooting (digging) through the soil to look for food. They also trample and kill small plants.
Which types of native organisms do feral hogs most likely compete with for food sources?
Producers & decomposers
Herbivores & carnivores
Decomposers & herbivores
Carnivores & producers