Wild boar
The wild boar , also known as the wild swine,Eurasian wild pig, or simply wild pig, is a suid native to much of Eurasia, North Africa, and the Greater Sunda Islands. Human intervention has spread its distribution further, making the species one of the widest-ranging mammals in the world, as well as the most widely spread suiform. Its wide range, high numbers, and adaptability mean that it is classed as least concern by the IUCN and it has become an invasive species in part of its introduced range. The animal probably originated in Southeast Asia during the Early Pleistocene, and outcompeted other suid species as it spread throughout the Old World,more info:wiki
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#10 Wild boar stampede crushes ISIS fighters,more info:nypost
A herd of wild boars became the latest group to join the fight against ISIS — killing three jihadi barbarians during a stampede this week in Iraq, according to reports.
At least eight ISIS fighters were taking cover among dense reeds in the al-Rashad region about 55 miles southwest of Kirkuk, preparing for a surprise strike on local anti-ISIS tribesmen when the hero boars charged them on Sunday, Newsweek reported.
“It is likely their movement disturbed a herd of wild pigs, which inhabit the area as well as the nearby cornfields,” Sheikh Anwar al-Assi, a chief of the local Ubaid tribe and supervisor of anti-ISIS forces, told the Times of London.
#9 The taming of the pig took some wild turns,more info:sciencemag
The next time you slice into a juicy pork chop or chow down on some sausage, see whether you can pick up the taste of wild boar. Farmers may have domesticated pigs 9000 years ago, but genome studies now show that in those early centuries, trysts with wild animals were quite common, particularly in Europe. In fact, they were so common that genes from the founding stock have all but disappeared. The new work not only sheds light on where pigs come from, but it also speaks to how complex the process of domestication is compared with what we thought it was.
The results “challenge the assumptions of 100 years of research,” says Fiona Marshall, an anthropologist at Washington University in St. Louis in Missouri, who was not involved with the work.
In the 19th century, evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin pointed out that breeding led to striking differences between farm animals and plants and their wild counterparts, an observation that helped lay the foundation for his theory of evolution. Based on that thinking, researchers imagined that about 9000 years ago, humans corralled a few wild boars and—by separating them from their fellows and breeding them for favorable traits like tameness, size, and meatiness—they developed the domesticated oinkers that we see all over the world today.
#8 A Wild Boar shows up in a Mosque,more info:cleanmalaysia
#7 Wild Boar,more info:criddlefieldsports
The tradition of driven wild boar hunting dates back to the time of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy in the 18th century. At that time it was the privileged hunt of the Emperors, Kings and Aristocratic families. The hunts are performed in the old Royal tradition where hunting guests are placed on different stands (on little platforms as well as on the ground) and the boars are driven towards the guns by beaters and dogs. Nearly all of the shooting is at running game which is incredible. We are very proud to have access to these private and exclusive Imperial Shooting Estates for driven boar which are west of Budapest. The estates have a very good quantity of Russian wild boar which are well managed. The hunting is traditional, exciting and perfectly organised. Depending on group size we can offer daily bags of about 30 to 40 boars per day up to 100 wild boars per shooting day with 6-12 guns in line.
#6 Security guard injured by wild boar at Hong Kong housing estate,more info:ifpo
#5 Wild Boars in Gdynia,more info:wordpress
Wild boars in Gdynia have become something of a norm. Sightings of these animals across housing estates in Gdynia have been steadily increasing and in some cases local playgrounds have been visited by entire herds. Within the last eleven days only, residents have published over forty new photos of the animals on a well-known social networking website. According to city officials, the situation cannot be helped. “Half of the city is surrounded by forest; consequently, the presence of wild animals is inescapable,” points out Joanna Grajter, spokeswoman for the Municipal Council. “While it is impossible to rid the city of every single boar, their presence can be limited. The best way to do that would be to stop feeding them.” Leszek Zacharczuk, president of the local hunters’ association, concurs saying that the residents have only themselves to blame for the regular visits of boar. “They are not stupid. If they find a place where food can be easily obtained, they will come back.” The simplest solution would be to use tranquiliser dart guns to capture the animals and remove them from built-up areas. This, however, is impossible as the law forbids the use of hunting guns in the city.
#4 WILD BOAR SUS SCROFA,more info:scottishwildlifetrust
Wild boar are part of the pig family. They probably became extinct in the UK around the 13th Century due to over-hunting and habitat loss, but there have been several attempts to re-introduction the species since then.
Their fur varies from dark grey to black or brown and consists of stiff bristles and finer fur. Adult males develop formidable tusks which can grow up to 12cm in length. Piglets have a different colouring to adults which changes as they grow older. They have a chocolate coloured coat with cream, lengthwise stripes over their bodies.
Behaviour
Wild boar are primarily nocturnal animals and are omnivorous. They will eat a large variety of food items, although around 90% of their diet is made up of plant material.
They have exceptional hearing and sense of smell but they have very poor eyesight. Wild boar are very vocal and communicate through grunts and squeals. Adult males are usually solitary, but females and their offspring live in groups called ‘sounders’.
#3 Wild boar turns the tables on hunter,more info:nypost
A hunter was trying to shoot a wild boar in Germany — but the hog managed to kill the gunman first, according to reports.
The 50-year-old victim was out with a group on a hunting expedition Sunday near the German town of Greifswald — about 120 miles north of Berlin — when the animal attacked, DW.com reported.
Witnesses said the man, whose identity was not immediately released, fired a round and then moved into some reeds where the pig caught him by surprise and moved in.
The man suffered injuries to his left thigh and was rushed to an area hospital where he later died, according to the news outlet.
One witness said the swine had already been shot when it attacked the hunter, but police said it was unclear.
About 500,000 wild boars are killed every year in Germany, according to the site, but experts say that’s not enough to stop the population from growing.
#2 Wild Boar,more info:cantbeatemeatem
Wild boar (also known as Eurasian wild pig) has one of the wide-ranging geographical distributions of all terrestrial mammals, and humans have played a significant role in its expansion across the globe.
These pigs are a critical problem in many parts of the United States. Both their feeding style of rooting and their wallowing habits are vastly destructive to both native and manmade landscapes. Large herds are the norm as wild boar can double their population every four months given an adequate food supply. They are also adaptable to a wide variety of habitats and are extremely aggressive. Wild boar have an acute sense of smell and are most active at night, so hunting them takes skill. But as the following recipes attest, the rewards are great! A special thank you to author and ecologist Corinne Duncan for her content contributions to the Wild Boar Introduction.
#1 Scientists develop ‘promising’ oral vaccine against ASF in wild boar,more info:iegvu.agribusinessintelligence.informa
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