| Scientific Classification |
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| Scientific Name |
Sus scrofa (there are 16 recognized sub-species) |
| Size |
Height at shoulder: 22 – 44 in (55 – 110 cm)
Length of body: 35 – 70 in (90 – 180 cm) |
| Weight |
Female Eurasian wild pig: 176 – 265 lb (80 – 120 kg)
Male Eurasian wild pig: 220 – 390 lb (100 – 175 kg) |
| Special Physical Traits |
Powerful build; Short coarse hair; May have tusks |
| Life Span |
In the wild: up to 10 – 15 years but rarely beyond 4 – 5 years
In captivity: 5 to 20 years |
| Habitat |
Scrublands, grasslands, wetlands, rain forests, temperate forests, and savannas |
| Social Lifestyle |
Live in groups. Adult males are often solitary. |
| Diet |
Omnivorous. Extremely varied including roots, fruit, mammals, small reptiles, and sometimes carrion |
| Favorite Food Source |
Nuts, acorns, roots and other underground plants, and animals |
| Predators |
Humans, large cats, wolves |
| Location |
Worldwide due to human transportation and farming |
| Conservation Status |
Least concern |
