Suidae - hogs, pigs, boars, warthogs
There are 16 species of domestic and wild animals in this family. They are medium-sized animals with sloping foreheads, barrel-shaped bodies, small eyes, small ears, and lightly furred bodies. They have long, mobile snouts that they use to root for food in the ground. They have a two-chambered stomach and are omnivorous. They are originally from Eurasia and Africa, but today they are found in all parts of the world. Species include: the common warthog, the Vietnam warty pig, the pygmy hog, the wild boar, and the Javan pig.
Endangered in NH |
Threatened in NH |
Introduced |
Endangered in US |
Threatened in US |
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New Hampshire Species |
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North/Central American Species |
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Feral Pig
Wild Boar
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