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Indian boar

The Indian boar (Sus scrofa cristatus), also known as the Moupin pig or Andamanese pig, is a subspecies of the wild boar (Sus scrofa) native to South Asia and parts of Southeast Asia, distinguished by its robust, barrel-shaped body measuring 130–200 cm in length, with a shoulder height of 55–90 cm and weight typically ranging from 50–200 kg in adults.^[1] It possesses coarse, bristly hair that varies from dark brown or black to grizzled gray, often with a prominent mane of longer bristles along the back, and adult males feature elongated, curved lower tusks up to 11 cm long used for defense and foraging.^[1]^[2] This adaptable omnivore inhabits a wide array of environments, including tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, scrublands, wetlands, and agricultural areas near water sources, thriving in elevations from sea level to over 900 m.^[1]^[2] Its distribution spans India (including the Andaman Islands), Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, and western Thailand up to the Isthmus of Kra, where it has been recorded in protected areas such as national parks and wildlife reserves.^[1] The Indian boar is highly social, forming matriarchal groups called sounders consisting of females and their young, while adult males are largely solitary except during breeding season; it exhibits nocturnal or crepuscular activity patterns to avoid daytime heat and human disturbance.^[1]^[2] Ecologically, the species plays a key role as a seed disperser and soil aerator through its rooting behavior, but it is also an opportunistic feeder consuming roots, tubers, fruits, grasses, insects, small reptiles, bird eggs, and carrion, which often leads to conflicts with farmers due to crop raiding in farmlands like those growing maize and sugarcane.^[2] Breeding occurs year-round with peaks in the monsoon and post-monsoon periods, featuring a gestation of 112–114 days and litters of 4–12 piglets, contributing to its resilient population dynamics.^[2] Classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List owing to its broad range, large populations, and high adaptability, the Indian boar nonetheless faces localized threats from habitat fragmentation, poaching for meat and tusks, and retaliatory killings in agricultural zones; in India, it is protected under Schedule III of the Wildlife Protection Act, except in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands where it holds Schedule I status.^[1]

Taxonomy

Classification

The Indian boar is taxonomically placed within the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Mammalia, order Artiodactyla, family Suidae, genus Sus, species Sus scrofa, and subspecies Sus scrofa cristatus, as described by Moritz Wagner in 1839. This subspecies is recognized as distinct from other wild boar populations primarily due to morphological differences, including a straighter skull profile and lighter overall build compared to Eurasian forms.^[3] The wild boar (Sus scrofa) originated in Island Southeast Asia during the Early Pleistocene, with fossil evidence indicating its presence around 800,000–900,000 years ago, from where it spread across Eurasia as an early divergent lineage adapted to diverse environments.^[4] Genetic studies using mitochondrial DNA have confirmed the subspecies status of S. s. cristatus, revealing a divergence time of approximately 1.1 million years ago from Island Southeast Asian clades, with Indian populations clustering in a distinct haplogroup (Clade B) that underscores their phylogenetic separation from Eurasian wild boars.^[5]

Etymology

The scientific name of the Indian boar is Sus scrofa cristatus, where Sus derives from the Latin word for "pig," scrofa refers to a "breeding sow" or "farrowing pig," and cristatus means "crested" or "tufted," alluding to the distinctive mane of elongated bristles along its back.^[6]^[7] Common names for this subspecies include "Indian boar" in English, reflecting its primary range in the Indian subcontinent; and "Andamanese pig," named for its occurrence in the Andaman Islands. In regional Indian languages, it is known as jungli suar (wild pig) in Hindi and rāṇḍukkara (forest pig) in Marathi.^[8]^[9] The subspecies was first scientifically described in 1839 by German zoologist Moritz Wagner, based on specimens from India, establishing Sus scrofa cristatus as a distinct form within the wild boar complex. Earlier references to wild pigs appear in ancient Indian texts, such as the Rigveda, where terms like emusa (a mythical wild boar slain by Indra) and sūkara (wild pig) denote the animal in mythological and natural contexts.^[8]^[10]

Description

Physical characteristics

The Indian boar (Sus scrofa cristatus) is a medium-sized suid characterized by a robust yet relatively slender physique compared to its European counterparts. Adults typically measure 84–91 cm in shoulder height, with exceptional large males reaching up to 97 cm; body length extends to 152 cm, and weight ranges from 91 to 136 kg.^[11] Its overall build is lighter and more agile, facilitating movement through dense vegetation.^[12] Key morphological traits include a prominent mane crest of stiff bristles extending from the head to the lower back, a straighter and narrower skull with sharper facial features, smaller and pointier ears, hairier cheeks, and a tufted tail.^[11] Males develop prominent, curving tusks up to 10 cm long, serving as defensive structures.^[2] These features distinguish the Indian boar from other wild boar subspecies, such as the stockier European form.^[12] The coat comprises coarse, brindled black or brown bristles that are sparser in mature individuals, complemented by a layer of underfur for thermal insulation.^[12] Anatomical adaptations include powerful limbs with robust bones, such as a broad scapula and sturdy humerus, enabling effective rooting and digging, alongside an elongated snout that supports an acute sense of smell for detecting food and threats.^[13]

Sexual dimorphism

Sexual dimorphism is pronounced in the Indian boar (Sus scrofa cristatus), with males exhibiting greater overall size, mass, and structural robustness compared to females. Adult males typically attain shoulder heights of up to 97 cm and weights reaching 136 kg, while females are smaller, typically 10–20% lighter and shorter in height, with weights around 70–100 kg. ^[11] Males also possess a broader head, thicker mane along the neck and back, and coarser body hair, contributing to a more imposing appearance. ^[12] A key distinguishing feature is the development of tusks, which are elongated upper and lower canine teeth. In males, these tusks are longer and more curved, measuring 7–10 cm, and serve functions in defense, foraging, and intraspecific display during agonistic interactions. ^[2] Females have shorter tusks, usually under 7 cm and often concealed within the mouth, reflecting reduced emphasis on combat-related traits. ^[12] The sleeker build of females, with less prominent mane and finer pelage, aligns with their primary roles in mobility and offspring care. Reproductive anatomy further underscores dimorphism, as males feature prominent, descended testes adapted for polygynous mating strategies, whereas females bear 4–6 pairs of teats arranged in two rows along the ventral abdomen to nurse litters. ^[14] These physical disparities influence behavior, with males tending toward greater solitariness outside the breeding season and employing tusks in dominance contests to secure mating access. ^[15]

Distribution and habitat

Geographic range

The Indian boar (Sus scrofa cristatus) is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and western Thailand.^[16]^[17] Native populations are present in the Andaman Islands, where the subspecies is also known as the Andamanese pig.^[16] Historically, the Indian boar has been widespread across South Asia since the Pleistocene epoch, originating from ancestral wild boar populations that colonized mainland Asia from Southeast Asia around 4–4.5 million years ago, extending from the Himalayan foothills through diverse biomes to the southern tip of India. In its current distribution, the subspecies occupies much of its native range but is absent from high-altitude Himalayan regions above approximately 3,000 m.^[18] Populations are expanding along agricultural fringes, facilitated by human-modified landscapes that provide additional foraging opportunities and reduced hunting pressure in some areas.^[19] The Indian boar remains abundant across its core range in India, with population estimates in the millions nationwide; for example, over 40,000 individuals were recorded in Kerala alone, and numbers are stable or increasing in protected areas such as national parks.^[20]

Habitat preferences

The Indian boar (Sus scrofa cristatus) inhabits a variety of ecosystems across its range, favoring tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, scrublands, riverine zones, and agricultural fields, where dense vegetative cover provides shelter and proximity to water sources is essential for survival.^[14] These preferences align with the species' need for environments offering both protective thickets and accessible foraging grounds, as observed in studies from regions like Islamabad and the Himalayan foothills.^[2] In particular, riverine habitats and mixed woodlands exhibit the highest encounter rates and abundance, supporting the boar's reliance on moist, vegetated areas for thermoregulation and escape from predators.^[21] The species occupies an altitudinal range from sea level to approximately 2,500 meters, thriving in monsoon-influenced zones characterized by seasonal vegetation fluctuations that enhance food availability during wet periods.^[22] While capable of ascending higher elevations in the Himalayas, such as up to 2,200 meters in northwest India, populations are most abundant below 2,500 meters where milder climates and diverse flora prevail.^[2] This distribution briefly overlaps with the broader geographic range spanning India, Nepal, and adjacent areas, but habitat selection emphasizes zones with reliable seasonal rains over extreme altitudes.^[22] Microhabitat requirements include close access to wetlands and mud wallows for cooling and parasite removal, often along forested edges that facilitate movement between cover and open foraging spaces, while avoiding expansive arid or open zones lacking shade and moisture.^[14] The boar demonstrates notable adaptability to human-modified landscapes, such as plantations and crop fields, which mimic natural mosaics but it preferentially selects mixed woodland-savanna interfaces for optimal balance of security and resources.^[21] This flexibility allows persistence in fragmented environments, though core preferences remain tied to structurally diverse, water-rich ecosystems.^[22]

Behavior and ecology

Indian boars, like other wild boar subspecies, exhibit a matriarchal social structure centered around groups known as sounders. These sounders typically consist of 6 to 23 individuals, primarily comprising adult females and their offspring, and are led by one or more dominant sows that maintain hierarchy through aggressive displays and vocalizations.^[14] Adult males are generally solitary outside the breeding season or form small bachelor groups of 2 to 4 individuals, avoiding integration into sounders to reduce competition and aggression.^[22] Activity patterns in Indian boars are predominantly crepuscular or nocturnal, with peak activity occurring around dawn and dusk to avoid extreme daytime heat in their tropical habitats; however, they may shift to diurnal behavior in areas with minimal human disturbance.^[22]^[14] Individuals within sounders coordinate movements across home ranges spanning 1 to 10 km². Individuals communicate across these ranges using scent marking with glandular secretions and urine, as well as vocalizations including grunts for contact and squeals during conflicts.^[14]^[23] Social interactions emphasize hierarchy and protection, particularly among males who engage in ritualized fights using their tusks to establish dominance during encounters, while sows demonstrate strong maternal care by aggressively defending juveniles from threats within the group.^[22]^[14] These dynamics foster group cohesion, enabling coordinated foraging and predator avoidance across their forested and grassland habitats in India.

Diet and foraging

The Indian boar (Sus scrofa cristatus) exhibits an omnivorous diet, with plant matter comprising approximately 80–90% of its intake, including roots, tubers, fruits, nuts, grasses, and other vegetation. The remaining 10–20% consists of animal sources such as insects, earthworms, small vertebrates, and carrion.^[24] In Indian habitats, such as the Pench Tiger Reserve, fecal analyses confirm this composition, identifying frequent consumption of grass, roots, fruits, seeds, flowers, green plant material, and earthworms during winter months.^[25] Studies in forested and agricultural fringes also note opportunistic inclusion of herbs (45–66% of diet seasonally), tree bark, weeds, and garbage near human settlements.^[2] Foraging primarily involves rooting with the elongated snout, a technique that displaces soil up to 10–15 cm deep to access underground items like tubers and invertebrates.^[26] This activity peaks in areas with loose soil and peaks in rooting intensity during the dry winter season, while overall foraging increases in summer and early monsoon when surface foods abound.^[27] Daily intake averages 2–4 kg of fresh matter, scaling with body weight (typically 3–5% dry matter equivalent) and resource availability, often supplemented by wallowing in mud to regulate body temperature and dislodge parasites post-foraging. Seasonal diet shifts reflect environmental cues: fruits and green foliage dominate during the monsoon due to abundance, whereas roots and tubers prevail in the dry season for sustenance amid scarcity.^[28] Ecologically, the Indian boar's foraging aerates soil through rooting, enhancing nutrient turnover and microbial activity in forest floors.^[29] It also facilitates seed dispersal via endozoochory, passing viable seeds from ingested fruits through its digestive tract, thus aiding plant regeneration across habitats.^[30] As a key prey species for predators like tigers, it supports trophic dynamics in Indian ecosystems.^[25]

Reproduction

The Indian boar (Sus scrofa cristatus) exhibits a flexible reproductive strategy adapted to its tropical and subtropical habitats, breeding year-round with regional peaks influenced by resource availability and climate. In areas like northern India and adjacent Pakistan, breeding activity intensifies during July, August, and November, corresponding to periods of ample forage following monsoons.^[2] The estrous cycle in sows typically lasts 21-23 days, enabling multiple breeding opportunities annually.^[14] Gestation lasts 112-120 days, after which sows give birth to litters averaging 5-6 piglets, ranging from 4-8 (occasionally up to 10 in favorable conditions).^[2]^[14] Piglets are born in concealed nests constructed from grass and vegetation, providing initial shelter and camouflage. Weaning occurs at 2-3 months, when young begin foraging independently, while sexual maturity is reached at approximately 10 months for females and 5-7 months for males.^[14] Parental care is primarily provided by the sow, who nurses offspring for 2-4 months and leads them in foraging excursions; sounders offer collective vigilance against threats, enhancing juvenile survival. However, infant mortality is high, estimated at around 50% prior to weaning, largely due to predation by carnivores such as leopards, dholes, and tigers in the Indian boar's range.^[14] In the wild, Indian boars typically live 10-15 years, though few exceed 10 due to predation and human-related mortality; in captivity, lifespans can extend to 20 years under protected conditions.^[31]

Relationship with humans

Cultural significance

In Hindu mythology, the Indian boar holds profound symbolic importance, most notably as the Varaha avatar of the god Vishnu, who incarnated as a massive boar to rescue the Earth goddess Bhudevi from the demon Hiranyaksha by lifting her from the cosmic ocean.^[32] This third incarnation in the Dashavatara sequence emphasizes themes of protection, fertility, and cosmic restoration, with the boar's tusks representing strength and its burrowing nature symbolizing the extraction of the submerged world.^[33] The boar also appears in epic literature, such as the Ramayana, where it is referenced among wild animals encountered by protagonists, and in the Mahabharata, where descriptions evoke its robust form as a metaphor for unyielding power and ferocity in battle.^[34]^[35] Archaeological evidence underscores the boar's historical role in Indian art and society, with depictions in the Upper Paleolithic rock paintings of Bhimbetka rock shelters, dating back approximately 30,000 years, portraying wild boars alongside other fauna in hunting scenes that highlight their significance in early human subsistence and ritual life.^[36] These vivid red ochre illustrations, often showing dynamic hunts, reflect the animal's prominence in prehistoric narratives of survival and abundance.^[37] During the Vedic period (c. 1500–500 BCE), boars were actively hunted, as evidenced by references to using dogs for hunting wild boars. Evidence from ancient texts indicates that wild boar meat was consumed in ancient Indian diets.^[38]^[39] In modern Indian culture, the boar features in regional folklore as a dual symbol—clever and resourceful in tales of evasion from hunters, yet destructive in stories of crop raids that embody chaos and the untamed wild.^[40] This ambivalence persists in some Hindu communities, where pork consumption carries strong taboos due to associations with impurity and non-vegetarianism, influencing dietary practices that prioritize lacto-vegetarianism and viewing the animal as ritually unclean.^[41] Historically, the Indian boar provided economic value beyond symbolism, with its meat serving as a protein source in ancient diets and its coarse bristles harvested for crafting brushes used in painting, cleaning, and artisanal tools.^[38]^[42]^[43] However, these uses have declined sharply owing to evolving religious prohibitions on pork and shifting cultural norms favoring vegetarianism, reducing the animal's utilitarian role in contemporary society.^[41]

Conflicts and hunting

The Indian wild boar (Sus scrofa cristatus) is a significant agricultural pest in India, particularly in regions adjacent to forests and protected areas, where it raids crops such as rice, sugarcane, maize, wheat, and vegetables. These foraging incursions often result in substantial yield losses, with wild boars responsible for 50-60% of total crop damage in areas like the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. In some agricultural fields, damage can reach up to 70% of the crop, primarily through uprooting, trampling, and consumption, exacerbating food insecurity for rural farmers.^[44]^[45] Historically, hunting the Indian wild boar has been a prominent activity, dating back to ancient and medieval periods but peaking during the colonial era through practices like pig-sticking, where British officers and Indian nobility on horseback used spears to pursue boars emerging from cover. Methods included spears, guns, and traps, with boars classified as game or vermin in many regions, allowing legal culling to control populations. In princely states, such hunts symbolized power and were integral to shikars (organized hunts), though modern restrictions under wildlife laws have curtailed recreational hunting, shifting focus to population management.^[46]^[47] Contemporary conflicts extend beyond agriculture to road accidents and disease transmission. Wild boars frequently cause vehicle collisions, such as when drivers swerve to avoid them, leading to fatalities and injuries on rural roads. They also pose zoonotic risks, including the transmission of African swine fever to domestic pigs, as evidenced by outbreaks detected in wild boar carcasses in Kerala, prompting surveillance zones and pork trade restrictions.^[48]^[49] Mitigation efforts include fencing crop fields and government compensation schemes, though retaliatory killings persist due to ongoing damages. As of 2025, in Kerala, the state government has proposed declaring the Indian boar as vermin under the Wildlife Protection Act to allow culling and mitigate crop raiding, including initiatives like 'Mission Wild Boar' for population control. However, experts have warned that such culling may disrupt forest ecology and exacerbate conflicts.^[50]^[51] Economically, wild boar depredation inflicts heavy losses on Indian farmers, with annual crop damages in states like Maharashtra estimated at up to ₹40,000 crore (approximately $4.8 billion USD), attributable to boars alongside other wildlife. Compensation payouts alone reach ₹150 crore yearly in affected regions, yet this covers only a fraction of losses, while boar meat occasionally enters local markets and trophy hunting provides limited revenue in permitted areas. These impacts drive calls for enhanced control measures to balance agricultural needs with wildlife management.^[52]^[53]

Conservation

Status

The Indian boar (Sus scrofa cristatus), as a subspecies of the wild boar (Sus scrofa), falls under the species' global IUCN Red List assessment of Least Concern, reflecting its extensive range, adaptability, and stable overall populations; however, the subspecies is not evaluated separately. In India, where the subspecies is native, populations remain stable and widespread across diverse habitats, supported by the species' high reproductive rates and resilience. Legally, the Indian boar is protected under Schedule III of India's Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which prohibits hunting but permits culling by authorized personnel to mitigate crop damage or other conflicts with human activities. In Nepal, wild boars are not listed as protected species under the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1973, and regulations allow their killing without penalties if they cause agricultural harm, as updated in 2020 to address crop raiding.^[54] Laws in Myanmar vary regionally, with the species generally not afforded specific protections under the Wildlife and Wild Plants Protection Law, 1994, enabling hunting and control measures in areas where it impacts agriculture or forestry.^[55] Population trends show increases within protected areas, such as tiger reserves, where conservation measures and reduced poaching contribute to growth, as observed in regions like Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. Conversely, local declines occur due to habitat fragmentation, which isolates populations and limits dispersal in agricultural landscapes.^[56] Monitoring efforts, including camera trapping and sign surveys, provide insights into densities; for instance, in Pench Tiger Reserve, estimates indicate around 10 individuals per km², suggesting healthy local abundances in core habitats.^[21]

Threats and protection

The Indian boar (Sus scrofa cristatus) faces several localized threats across its range in India, primarily driven by anthropogenic pressures. Habitat loss due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urbanization has fragmented populations and reduced available foraging areas, compelling boars to venture into human-dominated landscapes.^[57] Poaching for bushmeat remains a significant issue in certain regions, such as Odisha's Balangir district, where illegal trapping and snares target boars despite legal protections.^[58] Vehicle collisions pose an additional risk, with documented fatalities and injuries occurring when boars cross roads near forest edges, as reported in incidents across Gujarat and Kerala.^[59] Furthermore, diseases transmitted from domestic pigs, notably African swine fever (ASF), threaten wild populations; outbreaks since 2020 have affected boars in northeastern India, potentially leading to high mortality rates, with recent escalations in Assam as of November 2025 resulting in the culling of over 14,000 pigs and bans on pork sales in affected districts.^[60]^[61] Climate change exacerbates these vulnerabilities by altering monsoon patterns, which influence vegetation growth and foraging availability for the boar. Shifts in rainfall timing and intensity can degrade grassland habitats, indirectly increasing reliance on crop areas and heightening exposure to other threats.^[62] Conservation efforts for the Indian boar emphasize integration within broader protected area networks and targeted interventions. As a subspecies of the globally Least Concern Sus scrofa, it benefits from occurrence in numerous Indian national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, including Jim Corbett, Kaziranga, and Ranthambore, where anti-poaching patrols help maintain populations.^[22] Under Schedule III of India's Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, boars receive moderate legal safeguards, allowing controlled culling in conflict zones but prohibiting unregulated hunting.^[63] Community-based programs, such as those promoting fencing and alternative livelihoods in boar-prone agricultural areas, aim to mitigate habitat pressures and reduce retaliatory killings.^[18] Ongoing genetic research, including mitochondrial DNA analyses, supports subspecies preservation by distinguishing wild boars from domestic pigs, aiding forensic identification and hybridization monitoring.^[64] Successes include localized population recoveries in reserves like Manas National Park through enforced anti-poaching measures, demonstrating the efficacy of habitat-focused interventions.^[65] Although not listed under CITES, international monitoring via the IUCN Wild Pig Specialist Group contributes to transboundary disease surveillance and habitat guidelines.^[22]

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This is an account written by the eminent French prehistorian Dr. Jean Clottes, presented as part of the Bradshaw Foundation India Rock Art Archive.
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[PDF] Veterinary Medicine and Animal Keeping in Ancient India
Dogs were used for hunting wild boars. In later Vedic period, meat eating was fairly common but killing of cow was a deadly sin. Vedic Aryans did not prefer.
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The boar of Kantara has much significance in our mythology
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An Outline of Meat Consumption in the Indian Population - NIH
Meat consumption in particular is determined by the religions where pork is forbidden to Muslims and beef is prohibited to Hindus, which makes poultry meat ...
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Aug 10, 2025 · The hair or bristle, one of the key byproducts of pig slaughter, is used for making of brushes for domestic and industrial use.Missing: scholarly | Show results with:scholarly
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a case study from Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, India
Monkey and wild boar alone accounted for about 50% to 60% of total crop damage in the study villages. Goat and sheep are the major livestock killed by leopard.
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[PDF] Incidence and efficacy of crop protection measures against wild boar ...
Apr 24, 2020 · Wild boar has been regarded as a serious pest of agriculture crops and more pronounced in crop fields accounting for 70 percent damage which are ...
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[PDF] A History of Hunting in the Indian Subcontinent
Another popular sport was pig-sticking, wherein men on horseback would employ the beat and spear wild boars that emerged from the forest cover. Hunting was ...
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COLONIAL PIG-STICKING, IMPERIAL AGENDAS, AND NATURAL ...
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Agriempire - Maha Farmers Lose Up to ₹40000 Crore to Wild Animals
Oct 4, 2025 · Annual losses are estimated between ₹10,000 crore to ₹40,000 crore, with the Konkan region bearing the worst brunt. Wildlife such as wild pigs, ...
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Forest dept coughs up 150cr for crop damage by wildlife every year
Feb 15, 2025 · The forest department ended up paying close to Rs 150 crore compensation to farmers after large herds of deer, nilgai (blue bull), and boars ...
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Government removes penalties for killing wild boar, raising concern ...
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Hunting endangered animals in the jungles of Myanmar - Al Jazeera
Jun 9, 2016 · One hundred and seventy-four species of mammal, bird, reptile and amphibian are protected under Myanmar law. ... wild pig meat. Conservation, ...Missing: boar | Show results with:boar
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(PDF) Human-Wild Pig Conflict in Selected States in India and ...
Aug 9, 2025 · Such conflicts may include crop depredation, property damage, zoonotic disease transmission, vehicle collisions, and potentially physical ...
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[PDF] Monitoring forest using recent technology and people participation
A total of 242 locations were selected for deployment of camera traps in the Tiger Reserve. ... Density of Wild boar is estimated to be 7.11/km2 in PTR. Though it ...
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Insights from the 'vermin' campaign for the wild pig in Kerala ...
The Eurasian wild pig (Sus scrofa), also called wild boar or feral hog, is globally recognised as a problematic crop depredator species (Tisdell, 1981).
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Rampant poaching threatens wild boars in Odisha's Balangir district
Feb 13, 2025 · Wild boar population in Balangir and Deogaon blocks faces a threat due to widespread poaching, particularly around Mathakhai hill, Uparjhar forest range and ...
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4 Dead As Car Falls Into Water-Filled Pit After Hitting Wild Boar In ...
Dec 13, 2023 · A couple and their two minor children drowned when the car they were traveling in fell into a water-filled pit after hitting a wild boar ...Missing: vehicle collisions
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From pigs to wild boars, the rise of African swine fever in India
African swine fever (ASF) is an infectious transboundary disease of domestic pigs and wild boars. In India, introduction of ASF in early 2020 from outbreaks ...
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[PDF] Document on Human-Wild pig conflict in Tamil Nadu
In recent years, the conservation community has faced escalating pressures driven by habitat loss, poaching, illegal wildlife trade, climate change, and ... Crop ...
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Farmer unions demand vermin status for wild boars - Mongabay-India
Jun 9, 2022 · Narasimman, told Mongabay-India that the wild boar menace is a global phenomenon, and many countries opted for mass culling to regulate it.
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Oct 15, 2012 · Cytochrome b based genetic differentiation of Indian wild pig (Sus scrofa cristatus) and domestic pig (Sus scrofa domestica) and its use in ...Missing: studies boar divergence
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Nine more pygmy hogs return to their historical home in Manas ...
Oct 8, 2024 · Nine captive-bred pygmy hogs have been released into the wild in Manas National Park of Assam, India, by the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme (PHCP).