Feral Pigs (signs of)

Description:

I spotted feral pig tracks around this small dam, although I already knew they were in the area because I spotted one back in August. No signs of wallowing in or around the dam, nor did I see any tree rubs, hair, scat or beds. However, I located several areas of rooting (feeding behaviour where pigs dig for food - roots and grubs, etc.), particularly in the riparian areas along the creek, and the swampy areas in the clearing from Mount Norman Rd. Note also the pig trap, although It doesn't look like it's been used in quite some time. Here's the actual pig spotting I made later in the day... https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/90... Luckily it was a small group consisting of a sow and juveniles, but no boar. Adult males tend to be solitary but can be quite dangerous. I was still on edge from my kangaroo encounter earlier in the morning, so the last thing I wanted was to have to contend with a large and aggressive pig as well!

Habitat:

Tracks spotted around a small freshwater dam, and rooting spotted more along the creek and swamp area. Dry sclerophyll forest and open meadows, Girraween National Park, southeast Queensland. Here's some park info - http://www.rymich.com/girraween/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girraween_...

Notes:

The feral pig is a declared Class 2 pest under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002. Landholders must control declared pests on the land under their control. Penalties are applicable to landholders for non-compliance with these provisions.