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wild boar

Sus scrofa

Least Concern →

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

1.5 m

Weight

80.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

About

The ancestor of domestic pigs, wild boars are robust, omnivorous ungulates weighing up to 200 kg, found from Western Europe through Asia and North Africa in diverse habitats including forests, wetlands, and grasslands. Highly adaptable and prolific breeders, they have become invasive in many regions including North America and Australia. Their rooting behavior disturbs soil and vegetation, influencing forest structure and seed germination significantly.

Fun Facts

✨ Wild boars can run at 48 km/h.
✨ They have been on Earth for about 4 million years.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

🌲 Forest 🪴 Shrubland 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (14 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (8 countries).

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇲 Armenia 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇬🇷 Greece 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

wild boar is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)

Species

Sus scrofa (wild boar)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Jabalí

French sanglier

German Wildschwein

Portuguese Javali

Turkish Yaban domuzu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wild boar?

The scientific name of wild boar is Sus scrofa. It belongs to the genus Sus.

What is the conservation status of wild boar?

wild boar (Sus scrofa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does wild boar live?

wild boar is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (14 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia.

What family does wild boar belong to?

wild boar (Sus scrofa) belongs to the genus Sus, which is part of the taxonomic family Suidae.

What does wild boar eat?

wild boar is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does wild boar live?

wild boar has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

Is wild boar endangered?

No, wild boar (Sus scrofa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does wild boar belong to?

wild boar (Sus scrofa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).