: They use their powerful snouts like "rototillers" to dig for food, which can cause significant ecological damage to landscapes like the Great Smoky Mountains.
: Unlike the curled tail of a domestic pig, a Russian boar's tail is straight and typically ends in a tuft of long hair. RUSSIAN BOAR
: Mature males develop large, visible tusks that can grow over four inches long, protruding from the lower jaw even when the mouth is closed. : They use their powerful snouts like "rototillers"
: Sows are incredibly prolific, capable of breeding as early as four months old and producing two litters of up to 12 piglets per year. RUSSIAN BOAR