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The Wild
Boar (Sus scrofa) is the wild
ancestor of the domestic pig. It is native
in woodlands across much of Central Europe,
the Mediterranean Region (including North
Africa's Atlas Mountains) and much of Asia
as far south as Indonesia, and has been
widely introduced elsewhere. It is in the
same Suidae biological family as the Warthog
and Bushpig of Africa, the Pygmy Hog of
northern India, Babirusa of Indonesia and
others. It is more distantly related to the
peccary or javelina found in the
southwestern area of North America and
throughout Central and South America.
Wild boars can
reach up to 440 lb (200 kg) (with unverified
reports of heavier individuals) for adult
males, and can be up to 6 feet (1.8 m) long.
If surprised or cornered they may become
aggressive - particularly a sow with her
piglets - and if attacked will defend
themselves vigorously with their tusks.
The wild
boar became extinct in Great Britain and
Ireland by the 17th century, but wild
breeding populations have recently returned
in some areas, particularly the Weald,
following escapes from boar farms.
Wild or Feral
The difference between the
wild and domestic animals is
largely a matter of
perception; both are usually
described as Sus scrofa,
and domestic pigs quite
readily become feral. The
characterisation of
populations as wild, feral
or domestic and pig or boar
is usually decided by where
the animals are encountered
and what is known of their
history. In New Zealand for
example, wild pigs are known
as "Captain Cookers" from
their supposed descent from
liberations and gifts to
Māori by explorer Captain
James Cook in the 1770s.
The term boar
is used to denote an adult
male of certain species,
including, confusingly,
domestic pigs. In the case
of wild pigs only, it is
correct to say "female boar"
or "infant wild boar", since
boar or
wild boar refers to
the species itself.
("Boar."
Wikipedia. 2007)
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While you're here be sure to take a look at the WBC Wall
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--Maverick 5/2/2007
More in the WBC Forum?
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--Maverick 5/4/2007
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Scott's bow catch in Parrish,
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The Original Monster!
Hogzilla w/Chris Griffin (2004)
Monsters are real II
1,100 lbs. Feral Hog Shot in Fayette Co., GA
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Monsters are real III:
Are you next?
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