Potamochoerus magnus (SciiFii)

The European bushpig (Potamochoerus magnus), also known as the European giant forest pig and the European forest pig, is a species of pig that originally lived in Europe during the Late Pliocene through the Early Pleistocene and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced to the modern swamps, forests, and open woodlands of Europe to help boost biodiversity. The adult European bushpigs grow larger than their relatives, the African bushpig (Potamochoerus larvatus) and the red river hog (Potamochoerus porcus), growing to be about 6.8 feet (2 meters) long, 3.6 feet (1 meter) tall, and weigh about 270 kg. They resemble the domestic pig, and can be identified from both domestic pigs and wild boars by their blunt, muscular snouts, small eyes, pointed, tufted ears and buckled toes. Their colour varies from reddish brown to dark brown and becomes darker with age. Both sexes have a lighter-coloured mane which bristles when the animal becomes agitated. The upper parts of the face and ears are also lighter in colour. Their sharp tusks are fairly short and inconspicuous. Males are normally larger than females. European bushpigs are quite social animals and are found in sounders of up to 12 members. A typical group will consist of a dominant male and a dominant female, with other females and juveniles accounting for the rest. Litters of three to four young are born in summer after a gestation period of approximately four months. European bushpigs can be very aggressive, especially when they have young. They are omnivorous and their diet can include roots, crops or carrion. They grunt softly while foraging, and make a long, resonant growl as an alarm call. The conservation status of the European bushpig is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the European bushpig's wide range, and their tolerance to most of human activities, allowing them to live near human civilization.
Category:Animals
Category:SciiFii
Category:Mammals
Category:Cenozoic Park