The hogs’ impact is twofold. On their way to eat the mussels that keep marshes resilient, they trample areas where grass has started to grow, further stymying marsh recovery.
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The hogs’ impact is twofold. On their way to eat the mussels that keep marshes resilient, they trample areas where grass has started to grow, further stymying marsh recovery.