Wild Boar Sus scrofa

The Wild Boar or Eurasian Wild Pig is a large, omnivorous mammal found across much of Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has also been introduced to various parts of the world. In India, it is widely distributed in forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas, particularly in the northern and central regions, as well as parts of the Western Ghats.

Wild Boars have a robust, stocky body covered in coarse, bristly fur that is usually dark brown or black, though it can be lighter in some individuals. They have a distinctive long snout, large tusks, and short legs. Adult males typically weigh between 100 to 150 kg, with females being slightly smaller. They have a length of 90–160 cm, with a tail that is 30–40 cm long.

These boars are highly adaptable and omnivorous. They are known for rooting in the ground with their snouts to find food. Wild Boars are social animals, living in groups called sounders, which are usually made up of females and their young. Males are solitary or form loose associations with other males. Wild Boars are typically nocturnal and can be found in various habitats, from dense forests to open agricultural land.

IUCN Status: Least Concern

IWLPA: Schedule II

CITES: Not Defined