Sus scrofa

Pig (feral) at Paddys River, ACT

Sus scrofa at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Jun 2015
Sus scrofa at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Jun 2015
Sus scrofa at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Jun 2015
Sus scrofa at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Jun 2015
Sus scrofa at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Jun 2015
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Identification history

Sus scrofa 21 May 2016 michaelb

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Near the Murrumbidgee River, between Tharwa and Lanyon Homestead. There was a family of at least 3 adults and at least 6 piglets. I have seen or heard pigs in this area six times in the last few years.

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roymcd wrote:
   21 May 2016
Great shots! Also known as 'wild bacon'.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 6 Jun 2015 06:23 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

Species information

  • Sus scrofa Scientific name
  • Pig (feral) Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1945m Recorded at altitude
  • 88 images trained Machine learning
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