Is Hogzilla, the 1,000 pound, 12-foot-long wild hog, real or just a legend?

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In summary, Hogzilla is a legendary wild boar that was reportedly shot and killed in Georgia in 2004. Its massive size, weighing over 1,000 pounds and measuring over 9 feet long, gained widespread media attention. The existence of Hogzilla is a highly debated topic, with some believing it to be a hoax. It was named by the owner of the farm where it was killed, who combined the words "hog" and "Godzilla" to create the name. The scientific explanation for its size is speculated to be a combination of genetic abnormalities, diet, and lack of predators. While there have been other reports of large boars, none have gained the same level of attention as Hogzilla.
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ALAPAHA, Georgia (AP) -- Around these parts, they are calling it Hogzilla: a 12-foot-long wild hog recently killed on a plantation and now quickly becoming a part of local legend.

The plantation's owner claims the hog weighed 1,000 pounds and had 9-inch tusks. But few people have actually seen the hog -- the only proof being a photo that shows the dead beast hanging from a rope. [continued]

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/South/07/28/hogzilla.ap/index.html
 
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I saw this on Snopes I think -- real curious story. Still Undetermined at latest is it?
 
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It is difficult to definitively determine whether Hogzilla is real or just a legend without further evidence. While there is a photo of the hog hanging from a rope, it is possible that the photo has been manipulated or exaggerated. Additionally, the only person who claims to have seen the hog is the plantation owner, which raises questions about the validity of the claim.

However, it is not impossible for a wild hog to reach such a size. Wild hogs are known to grow to large sizes, and there have been other cases of exceptionally large hogs being killed. So, while it is possible that Hogzilla is a real animal, it is also possible that it has been exaggerated and has become a local legend.

Ultimately, without more concrete evidence, it is impossible to definitively say whether Hogzilla is real or just a legend. But either way, it has captured the attention and imagination of the local community and has become a part of their folklore.
 

1. What is Hogzilla?

Hogzilla is a legendary wild boar that was reportedly shot and killed in Georgia in 2004. It gained widespread media attention due to its massive size, with claims that it weighed over 1,000 pounds and was over 9 feet long.

2. Is Hogzilla real or just a hoax?

The existence of Hogzilla is a highly debated topic. While there is evidence that a large boar was killed in Georgia in 2004, the details and exaggerations surrounding the story have been called into question. Some believe it was a hoax to generate media attention.

3. How did Hogzilla get its name?

Hogzilla was named by Chris Griffin, the owner of the farm where the boar was killed. He combined the words "hog" and "Godzilla" to create the name.

4. What is the scientific explanation for Hogzilla's size?

The scientific explanation for Hogzilla's purported size is that it was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic abnormalities, a high-protein diet, and the lack of natural predators. However, these theories have not been scientifically proven and remain speculative.

5. Have there been any other sightings or claims of a Hogzilla-like creature?

There have been reports of other large boars in the United States, such as the "Monster Pig" killed in Alabama in 2007. However, none have gained the same level of attention as Hogzilla. Additionally, there have been claims of giant boars in other parts of the world, but these have not been substantiated.

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