May 12, 2025 · Arkansas was known for its razorback hogs long before the University of Arkansas mascot came into being. These wild boars were called razorbacks because of their high, hair-covered …

Razorback and wild hog are sometimes used in the United States in reference to feral pigs or boar–pig hybrids. A feral pig is a domestic pig that has escaped or been released into the wild, and is living …

Aug 29, 2025 · The term “razorback hog” is a common, informal name used to describe feral swine, which are wild populations of domestic pigs (Sus scrofa) that have reverted to a wild state.

Nov 10, 2025 · The term “razorback hog” is a popular name for the feral swine population that has spread rapidly across the United States. These animals are not a distinct biological species but rather …

Mar 26, 2025 · Domestic pigs that escaped their owners bred with the wild hogs already established in the south and the modern-day razorback was born. Although playing like a wild band of razorbacks …

razorback noun ra· zor· back ˈrā-zər-ˌbak : a thin-bodied long-legged feral hog chiefly of the southeastern U.S.

Jan 31, 2023 · Wild hogs are definitely real, but the term “razorback” is more like a nickname that Americans use for these feral pigs. The name comes from the coarse hair that stands up along the …

Aug 25, 2024 · In the 1920s, a group of farmers used familiar pig-calling sounds to rally the Razorback football team, according to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Ever since, the “Hog Call” has become a …

The razorback hog, also called the feral hog or wild boar, is not only the mascot of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville but also an actual well-known wild animal found throughout Arkansas and …

Browse 52 razorback hog photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Arkansas hog fans during a college football game between the Arkansas Razorbacks …