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| Sus scrofa This wild pig ranges across northern Europe, Asia, and North Africa, although it is increasingly rare. Growing to 2 meters (6.6 feet) and weighing 180 kilograms (397 pounds), the wild boar sports tusks up to 30 centimeters (11.8 inches) long. Aided by a keen sense of smell, the boar roots for nuts, roots, fruits, and small lizards. Farmers in southern Europe use the boar to locate buried truffles (a prized fungus). | ||||||
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