Wild Boars in Brazil Are Spreading Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

2026-08-07T12:30:03.000Z Feral pig populations are rapidly expanding in North America (especially Texas and Arizona), Europe, and South America. Now, besides causing damage to agricultural crops and invading suburban backyards, these wild boars could also be helping to spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to a new study from Brazil. Read on below – and follow ScienceAlert for more evidence-based health news.