Wild Boar enjoying
watermelon at the Utica Zoo
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General Information
The wild boar is found
in Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa. The boar can
live in groups up to fifty. The wild boar's mating season
takes place during the winter months. The boar can have two
to twelve babies in a litter. They are born usually between
March and May. The piglets are not full grown until the age
of four or five years.
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Zoo Observations
There
were two wild boars in the fenced area. One of the boars
walked around a little bit looking for food. The other boar
was burrowing for food and
eating the food it found.
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Niche/Habitat
The wild
boar is found in the coniferous forest and in the grassland.
It builds its home in thickets and tall grass. The boar does
not hibernate, nor does it migrate.
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