Wild Boar

The wild boar (Sus scrofa), hunted to extinction across much of its former range, is now making a comeback because its meat is so highly prized. Escapees from boar farms are establishing themselves in parts of Great Britain and Europe and adding to a wild population that is still extensively hunted as game on mainland Europe. Mostly active at dusk and dawn, wild boar will come surprisingly close to human habitation and can seriously damage crops. The females build a domed nest to shelter their young and give birth at any time of year, including winter. They can have several litters a year.