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SMALL BOAR

Sus scrofa meridionalis

Description:

there are substantial differences between the subspecies meridionalis and continental types pig. The Sardinian wild boar lives mainly associated with scrub and forest environments and preferably near water sources pig. Compared to continental types showing a greater preference for dense vegetation, so it is more difficult to find in open spaces. It feeds on acorns, legumes, fruits of the bush, roots and tubers, however, can vary greatly in their diet during the year pig. Being omnivorous predator behaves as a child, especially at the expense

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5 Comments

arlanda
arlanda 12 years ago

nice!

Stefano
Stefano 12 years ago

NO MORE THAN 3 MONTHS

Sa
Sa 12 years ago

Yes great shot (bellissimo scatto)..the heart of Sardinia is full of these species..quanti anni avrà avuto questo cuccioletto? (any idea of the age in these shot)

kristi_av
kristi_av 12 years ago

Ridiculously cute. Nice shot!

ceherzog
ceherzog 12 years ago

So cute, looks as though he could be the star of a movie.

Stefano
Spotted by
Stefano

Olzai, Sardegna, Italy

Spotted on Sep 7, 2011
Submitted on Sep 7, 2011

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