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The Wild boar

Sus scrofa

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Description:

Wild boar also known as wild pig, is a species of the pig genus Sus, part of the biological family Suidae. The body of the wild boar is compact; the head is large, the legs relatively short. The fur consists of stiff bristles and usually finer fur. The colour usually varies from dark grey to black or brown.

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PublishedJuly 31, 2013

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