| Diet |
Omnivorous |
| Habitat |
Introduced. Wild boars: 1893 east coast; 1910 N. Carolina; 1923 Monterey, CA. Widespread releases of domestic pig. Hybrids now in 23 states. |
| Description |
Large size, 80-500+ lbs, with a scant coat of coarse, bristle-like hairs ranging from dark gray to brown. |
| Skull Characteristics |
Canines curve upward and outward, may form large tusks. High sloping crest created by parietal and supraoccipital bones. Temporal ridges do not closely converge. Long paroccipital process.
Dental: 3/3 1/1 4/4 3/3 = 44.
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| Notes |
Link to more species information:
Animal Diversity Web |
