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Wild Boar

Sus Scrofa

Photo by JoseAntunes
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Field Notes

Description:

Wild boar, also wild pig, (Sus scrofa) is a species of the pig genus Sus, part of the biological family Suidae.

Habitat:

Tapada Nacional de Mafra, Portugal, Europe

Notes:

There's a population of some 200 wild boars living in this nature park area. They are easily seen during some periods of the year, although they do roam around a lot within the 800 hectares of the park.

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PublishedDecember 28, 2011

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