Wild Boar

LC Omnivore Forests, Grasslands
30–120 kg
Weight
10–25 yrs
Lifespan
20 km/h
Top Speed
Eurasia, North Africa, Americas
Found In

Found in forests, grasslands habitats across Eurasia, North Africa, Americas, the Wild Boar is an omnivore member of the Suidae family. Weighing 30–120 kg, it is exceptionally high among omnivore mammals. Conservation status: Least Concern.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Wild Boar Omnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 75 kg 12 kg ↑ 525%
Height 82.5 cm
Top Speed 20 km/h 35 km/h ↓ 43%
Avg Speed 20 km/h
Weight (kg)75avg 12Speed (km/h)20avg 35Lifespan (yrs)17.5avg 17.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Wild Boar inhabits forests, grasslands habitats. It can be found in Eurasia, North Africa, Americas.

Typical coloring: Brown, Black.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Omnivore
Predators: Tigers, Leopards

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Wild Boar is a group-based species belonging to the Suidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 160–190 days
Offspring per Birth: 6-30
Lifespan: 10–25 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

LC The Wild Boar is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Wild Boar’s weight of 30–120 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 12 kg.

Weight rank: #15 of 66 Least Concern species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Humpback Whale Up to 30000 kg LC
2 Walrus Up to 1200 kg LC
3 Yak 500–1200 kg LC
4 Water Buffalo 300–1200 kg LC
5 Zebra 400–900 kg LC

Related Species

How much does a Wild Boar weigh?

A Wild Boar typically weighs 30–120 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.

What is the conservation status of the Wild Boar?

The Wild Boar is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Wild Boar live?

The Wild Boar is found in Eurasia, North Africa, Americas, in forests, grasslands habitats.

How does the Wild Boar reproduce?

The Wild Boar has a gestation period of 160–190 days and typically produces 6-30 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026