The wild boar (Sus scrofa) is the wild ancestor of the domestic pig and is an omnivorous mammal widely distributed throughout Eurasia, including Vietnam.
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1. The direct ancestor of domestic pigs. Wild pigs were domesticated by humans thousands of years ago in many different places, creating modern domestic pig breeds today. Photo: Pinterest. 2. Possessing curved tusks for foraging and self-defense. The male boar's tusks grow long and curve upwards, often used for digging and fighting rivals during mating season. Photo: /az-animals.com.
3. Able to adapt to many types of habitats. From jungles, swamps, mountains to grasslands, wild boars can survive thanks to their omnivorous diet and mainly nocturnal activity. Photo: Pinterest. 4. They are highly social animals and usually live in herds. Groups of wild boars usually consist of females and young, while adult males are usually solitary except during breeding season. Photo: Pinterest.
5. Extremely developed sense of smell. Wild boars can smell food, enemies and signs from their own kind at great distances, thanks to their sensitive noses and sophisticated olfactory organs. Photo: Pinterest. 6. Their speed and endurance make them very difficult to hunt. Despite their heavy bodies, wild boars can run surprisingly fast and hide very well in dense forests, making it difficult for both predators and humans. Photo: Pinterest. 7. Cause crop damage in many places. Because they are omnivorous and often dig for food, wild boars often destroy rice fields and flower gardens and are controlled in many countries. Photo: Pinterest.
8. Considered a cultural symbol in many civilizations. In Greek mythology, India and many Asian and European cultures, the wild boar appears as a symbol of strength, endurance and the test of warriors. Photo: Pinterest.
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