Boar
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Boar

Sus scrofa

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_boar

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Wild boar populations face severe pressure from habitat fragmentation and conversion of forests and woodlands to agricultural land and urban development. Intensive hunting pressure, disease transmission from domestic pigs, and human-wildlife conflict in agricultural areas have contributed to population declines in certain regions, though conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority.

Threat summary

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed forests, woodland edges, scrublands, grasslands, and agricultural areas from sea level to montane regions up to 4,000m elevation. Also occupies wetlands, reed beds, and dense vegetation near water sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Boar classified as Critically Endangered?
Boar is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Wild boar populations face severe pressure from habitat fragmentation and conversion of forests and woodlands to agricultural land and urban development. Intensive hunting pressure, disease transmission from domestic pigs, and human-wildlife conflict in agricultural areas have contributed to population declines in certain regions, though conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority.
Where does Boar live?
Boar occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Boar?
The main threats to Boar are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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