Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
Local name: Ran Dukkar / जंगली सुअर
lightbulbOne of the most frequent large-mammal rescue presentations in farmland.
Identification
The Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Ran Dukkar / जंगली सुअर.
Habitat. Forest, scrub, wetland edges and crop land nationwide
Diet. Omnivorous — roots, crops, carrion, invertebrates
Field notes. High-volume crop-raid and snare species. Injured boars are aggressive; use a catch-pole and sedation protocol. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule III.
Habitat
Forest, scrub, wetland edges and crop land nationwide
Diet
Omnivorous — roots, crops, carrion, invertebrates
Behavior
High-volume crop-raid and snare species. Injured boars are aggressive; use a catch-pole and sedation protocol.
