The Hogs of Ossabaw Island

Diana Hubbell, an Atlas Obscura reporter known for her award-winning piece on Ossabaw Island, joins ecologist Dr. Brisbane to unravel the unique saga of Ossabaw hogs. They discuss the island's eerie beauty and the hogs’ fascinating Iberian genetics, vital for both culinary and health research. The duo also dives into the heartbreaking culling practices, threats of hybridization, and innovative conservation efforts to protect these pigs from extinction. Listeners are invited to consider the balance between wildlife management and preservation.