What family and order does the wild boar belong to?
Q: What family and order does the wild boar belong to?
A: The wild boar belongs to the family of the real pig (Suidae) from the order of artiodactyls.
Q: Where do wild boars live?
A: They live today in almost every part of the world, even many countries that are not their natural habitats. The wild boar is native to Eurasia and North Africa.
Q: What kind of diet do wild boars have?
A: Wild boars are omnivorous and easily adapt to changes.
Q: Why were wild boars hunted in Europe?
A: Wild boars were hunted in Europe from long ago for many of their body parts.
Q: What is the mythology surrounding wild boars?
A: They were shown in the mythology of many ancient civilizations. Greek, Phoenician, and Persian mythology showed them as fierce, sometimes evil, while others showed them as brave, powerful animals. Again, others saw them as parasitic.
Q: What was the hair of the boar used for until the 1930s?
A: The hair of the boar was often used when making the toothbrush until the 1930s. The hair for the bristles usually came from the neck area of the boar.
Q: Why was the wild boar hair not the best material for oral hygiene?
A: The brushes were popular because the bristles were soft. However, this was not the best material for oral hygiene because the hairs dried slowly and usually held bacteria.
