Feral swine have been documented across North Carolina, with population densities being highest in the southern mountain region as well as in several coastal counties. Photo by mauribo via iStock.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week — celebrated from February 28 to March 4 — aims to generate awareness about the economic and environmental impact of invasive species.
North Carolina is home to a number of invasive plants, animals and insects that are taking over existing native ecosystems. Take our quiz to find out which invasive species you are: