The tail is long with a simple tuft. . Breeding occurs year-round in the tropics, although in more temperate zone the young are born primarily in the spring. Just prior to giving birth, the female isolates herself and builds a large nest lined with vegetation. The young become independent at 7 months of age. . At 3-4 months.
Wild boars rest in tight groups with bodily contact.
The resting place, used several times before being abandoned, is made of numerous troughs lined with leaves and branches. Wallowing is a favourite activity, taking place several times during each summer afternoons in muddy waterholes. In winter, this frequency drops to about once per week. After wallowing, the wild boar rubs against trees and bushes, an activity that acts as a territorial marker. Ten different vocalizations have been distinguished, and each mother can recognize her own offspring be voice. .