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Wild Boar
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WILD BOAR

Wild boar mothers are extremely protective of their piglets. They have litters of between four and seven but may have as many as 12. Piglets are born with dark brown and pale stripes on their backs and sides, which serves as camouflage in the nest made of grass, moss and leaves.

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