Wild boar is quite similar to the domestic pig of the Indian subcontinent. It is grayish-black in color and is scientifically known as Sus scrofa. Large scale poaching, along with the loss of habitat, has resulted in reduction in the number of species of the wild boar in India to one from 6-7. On an average, they live for 8 to 10 years and give birth to 4-6 cubs. As the article moves further, you will come across more interesting facts about the wild boar of India. Read on to know some Indian wild boars fast facts:

Kingdom: Animalia
Scientific Name: Sus scrofa
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Suidae
Genus: Sus
Species: S. scrofa
Subspecies: Five
Average Length: 6 feet (1.8 m)
Average Weight: 440 lb (200 kg)
Age of Maturity: One year
Gestation Period: Four months
Number of offspring: Four to Six
Lifespan: 8 years to 10 years