The scientific name of the wild boar is Sus scrofa . The wild boar is bigger and heavier in the shoulders than in the hips.
Longer hairs forming a partial mane grow along the spine of the neck.
The mane is formed by split guard hairs called bristles, which may reach 5 inches in length. The ears are pointed and heavily haired. The tail is tipped with long hair. Well developed canine teeth that grow continually are found on both sexes. The color of adults varies from black to light gray to reddish brown.