Boar

The Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) is the wild ancestor of the domesticated pig. It lives in woodlands in central Europe, the Mediterranean regions, across southern Asia and as far as Indonesia. Animals similar to the wild boar include the warthog of Africa and the peccary or javelina of the American Southwest; but these animals do not share the pig's taxonomic genus.

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The wild boar for a long time was extinct in Great Britain, although some are farmed for their meat. In recent decades escaped wild boars have bred into a new wild population in some areas, particularly the Weald. Wild Boars can reach up to 440 lb (200 kg) and can be up to 6 feet (1.8 m) long. If surprised or cornered they may become aggressive and can cause injury with their tusks. However, this is quite rare and usually only occurs if a sow feels the need to defend her piglets.

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Boar related Images and Photos (experimental)

Boar Hunt 1611	The Wild Boar Hunt c.1640	Wild Boar Seated in the Undergrowth	Wild Boar in the Snow Signed as Courbet
Predator Series 4 Boar Action Figure	Study of a Fierce Boar in the Forest	Herd of Wild Boar Wander Through the Woods	Woman is Rescued from a Wild Boar During a Hunting Expedition
The Butler Carries in the Traditional Boar's Head Followed by a Servant-Boy Carrying the Pudding	Attic Red-Figure Cup Depicting the Sacrifice of a Young Boar circa 510-500 BC