Invasive wild pig (Sus scrofa) diets on barrier islands in the southeastern United States.

An observed shift to beach foraging during sea turtle nesting season suggests wild pigs have potential to hinder nesting success on islands without established management programs. These findings provide insight into the diverse diets of wild pigs on barrier islands and highlight the need for removal of wild pigs from sensitive island ecosystems due to their potential impacts to native plant and animal communities. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.