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June 15, 2023 48 mins

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In Episode #36 I will discuss the wild hogs that live in and around the Smoky Mountains National Park.

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".


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We will talk about:

  • In this episode I will discuss the problems with these hogs living in the park.
  • I will talk about how they are destroying plants, habitats and harming other animals.
  • Where did they come from?
  • How did they get here?
  • How do we get rid of them from the park?
  • What do they eat?
  • Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!

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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.

This music is royalty free.

Sources this week:
1) Wikipedia
2) www.nps.gov      Managing the wild hogs in the park
3) www.yoursmokies.com     characteristics of the wild boars inside the park.  what do they eat

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