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Suidae - hogs, pigs, boars, warthogs

warthogThere 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 Endangered in N.H.
Threatened in NH Threatened in N.H.
introduced Introduced
Endangered in the US Endangered in U.S.
Threatened in the US Threatened in U.S.
 

  New Hampshire Species    Other North American Species
   

Feral Pig introduced
Wild Boar introduced


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