Their scientific name is Sus scrofa
This is Jack, one is the most photographed pig in Pulau Ubin.
With a population of 500 boars, they managed very well to hide themselves.
Instead you will see a lot of freshly churned top soil as they dig with their snouts for earthworms. Their favorite snacks include rubber seeds and durians.
Consider yourself lucky when you encounter them. The older big ones may do a mock charge. Just shout to frighten it away.
Smaller younger ones may even feed close to you and are not wary of humans.
Even up close they are so pre-occupied with eating that we were able to take pictures up close.
Avoid baby pigs with little stripes. Mum is around and she can be very protective.
Striped piglet. Photo taken at Chek Jawa.
Sometimes you may come across their nest. Be cautious, the nest are used by other boars to hide in also.
Coconuts torn open by boars. Their snouts are that strong.
Coconuts are also used as bait to set traps. Report to Nparks should you encounter such traps.
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