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The bushpig is a wild and highly aggressive species of porcine that hails from South Africa. They may also be present in Madagascar as well. These critters face the threat of large-scale habitat destruction at the hands of residential and commercial developments, farming, and ranching. They are also hunted for […]

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The European hedgehog, aka common hedgehog or West European hedgehog, can be found throughout Europe and has been introduced to New Zealand as well. They run the risk of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial developments, as well as farming and ranching; habitat division at […]

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The red river hog, aka bushpig, is a wild member of the pig family that dwells in Africa. Most of their habitats are in the Guinean and Congolian forests. Their preferred biomes are rainforests near rivers, lakes, and swamps. These critters face the threats of hunting, for their meat, and […]

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The desert warthog hails from the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. There are 2 subspecies: the Cape warthog & the Somali warthog. Even though they face the threats of habitat loss at the hands of farming and ranching; & climate change, which causes severe droughts, these wild porcines […]

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The pygmy hog hails only from southern Bhutan and Assam, in India. They prefer the tall, thick grassland habitat in the foothills of the Himalayas. Unfortunately, due to the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial development, farming, ranching, intentional fires, fire suppression, and […]

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The white-lipped peccary can be found in Mexico, Central America, and throughout much of South America. They prefer thick, humid, tropical forests, Cerrado, dry forests, grasslands, mangroves, and dry xerophytic habitats. Due to habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial developments, agriculture, and logging; hunting; and […]

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The hog deer, aka Indian hog deer, Indochinese hog deer, or Thai hog deer, can be found in eastern, southern, and southeastern Asia. However, they have also been transplanted to Australia and the United States. They prefer reed beds on floodplains, next to large rivers, tall grassy plains, agricultural lands, […]

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Found on multiple continents, the wild boar prefers grassy savanna areas, agricultural areas, wooded forests, shrublands, and marshy swamplands. There are 4 known subspecies of wild boar, pretty much differentiated by coloration. These critters are strong, fast, and eat pretty much anything. They also have an attitude. So give em […]

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When you think about a pig, the thought generally brings to mind mud, fat pot bellies, grunts, squeals, and piglets. But pigs are so much more than that. These incredibly intelligent, caring, and loyal animals have much more to offer than just a farm animal. We used to have a […]

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