A refal hog misses the trap, and roams free at Barker-Addicks reservoir on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, in Houston.
Wild pigs already cause billions of dollars in damage to agriculture in the southern US.
  • Researchers say Canadian super pigs, a cross of between domestic pigs and wild boars, could invade the US.
  • They can withstand more cold than wild hogs, which already cause billions in damage in the South.
  • Areas of four northern US states are the most likely to be invaded by super pigs, a new study found.

Researchers have warned that Canadian "super pigs" could soon invade the US, potentially causing millions of dollars in damage — and four states in particular are especially at risk.