Yes, it's true, we have wild pigs in Corolla. Also known as feral hogs, a population exists in the four wheel drive area of Corolla all the way up into the state park in Virginia. Pigs are not indigenous to this country and were brought to America by the Spanish settlers.
The pigs are nocturnal and rarely seen. I have lived in the 4WD area for five years and have only seen one. This was a young sow that had figured out that beach-goers have food!! Now I know why a gluttonous person is called a "pig". This little sow was very insistent about begging for food, practically knocking one lady down for whatever was in her hand.
Most people feel the pigs are a terrible pest. They compete with the horses, deer, and other wildlife for food. They are considered to carry disease and parasites, and their rooting behavior causes excess erosion. Studies are currently underway to better understand the impact feral hogs have on crops and wildlife in the southeast.
But for now, the pigs are here - and we are happy to share the beach with them!
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