Sus scrofa
Wild Boar, Feral Pig at Conder, ACT
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| Sus scrofa | DonFletcher | 11 Jul 2024 | |
| Sus scrofa | CarbonAI | 11 Jul 2024 | |
| Sus scrofa | Netteso | 11 Jul 2024 |
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3 feral pigs feeding on pasture in broad daylight. Think dark brown male pied female and well grown tan brown piglet. Prevented my continuing on my walk. Thanks
2 comments
11 Jul 2024
Hi Netteso, I have met quite a few pigs in the bush. Every one wanted to run away. Even sows whose piglets I managed to grab. I suspect the reputation of feral pigs for attacking people is probably 99% testosterone-fuelled BS, just like snakes. But if you try to pick them up or cuddle them, in both cases they may bite severely.
Location information
- Maps Rob Roy Range
- Places Conder, ACT
Sighting information
- 3 Abundance
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- Netteso Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Sus scrofa Other hoofed mammals Feral hoofed introduced mammals Mammals
Species information
- Sus scrofa Scientific name
- Wild Boar, Feral Pig Common name
- Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 1945m Recorded at altitude
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