Life is a Boar

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Life is a Boar
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Copyright: Karan Little (hester) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1459 W: 18 N: 2788] (9982)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-08
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 40D, Canon 70-300mm DO IS USM
Exposure: f/11, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-09 9:09
Viewed: 157
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Sorry I haven't been around for a while. I treated my mother to a few days away to Kent for her birthday. I did manage to fit a little trip to Wildwood Wildlife Park where I spotted these Wild Boar piglets enjoying a patch of sunlight through the trees. The light was very harsh but it seemed such a charming scene.

I will try to catch up with all your posts over the next few days.

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Wild Boar facts from the BBC

Sus scrofa
The wild boar, the ancestor to our domestic pigs, is a large pig species covered in dark bristly hairs. It is a widespread species, common in broadleaf forests across much of Europe, Asia and North Africa.

Life span
15-20 years.

Statistics
90-180cm long with a tail of 30-40cm and weighing between 50 and 200kg.

Physical Description
Ancestors to our domestic pigs, wild boar have long bodies with short legs and a large head on a short neck. Their coat is made of short, bristly hairs and is dark or brindled, although the young are tan with distinctive pale stripes. The snout is prominent, the tail short but tassled, and the ears large and hairy.

Distribution
Europe, North Africa, Asia (including Sumatra, Japan and Taiwan), and introduced into North America. Feral domestic pigs also live in Australia, New Zealand and North and South America.

Habitat
Broad-leaved woodland and steppe.

Diet
Omnivorous, rooting in litter for roots, nuts, fungi, small animals and carrion.

Behaviour
Adult males are solitary, but females form groups, including their young, called sounders. They communicate constantly using sounds, smell and visual signals such as the position of the ears and tail. Wild boar are active during the day and evening.

Reproduction
Males and females become sexually mature at 18 months, although males may only mate when they reach a certain size and dominance, often around 4 years old. Mating takes place in the autumn after fights between the males to establish dominance. There are many courtship rituals before a receptive female will allow a male to mate, including the production of a salivary foam by the male which may contain pheromones from a lip gland. The young are born after a gestation of 115 days in a nest of vegetation built by the mother, each piglet having its own teat. They are weaned after about 3 months but the piglets will remain with their mother until she gives birth again. The females may continue to live in their mother's sounder until it becomes too large and splits up.

Conservation status
The wild boar, although extinct in many parts of its former range, is not threatened. Feral populations are now resident in Britain, where it was hunted to extinction in medieval times.

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  • thor68 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 715 W: 116 N: 1016] (4513)
  • [2008-05-09 10:23]

yeah, a boar´s life is not boaring..*g* what a cute scene, they really seem to be enjoying the wonderful sun,
as we all are i guess. well seen & captured, thor.

Hallo Karan
Thank you so much for this great surprise with the photo of the rest of my relatives. It is great to see the family once again after such a long time. I am from the family Piggy’s and they are from the family Boar's. It was really kind of you to post this photo, giving me the opportunity to appreciate my long last relatives and how they have grown since the last time I saw them.
Did you for a moment thought I have gone crazy? I was only pulling your leg. Looking at these piglets, I could not but make fun of my own nickname Miss_Piggy.
You have managed to capture these little ones in a sleepy and lazy mood. They are very cute; snuggling up with what I believe could be their mom, in the sunny atmosphere. I like the visibility of the flat snouts and huge nostrils, and of course the cute little ears. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 908 W: 9 N: 2161] (8032)
  • [2008-05-09 11:22]

Hi Karan,
there's a few of these running wild in the woods around Brockenhurst in the New Forest, i've yet to spot them so far but this will more than do! A great scene of contentment and family unity. Great detail and really like the effect of the bright light on their wiry hair.
tfs
Paul

Hi Karan,

Very cute setting of these piglets. Just shame that they grow up and become not-so-nice. Not to say that there would not be a place for them in the scarce forests of this country. Nice composition, sharp details and good colours and lighting.

TFS

Pekka

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 701 W: 65 N: 1090] (4993)
  • [2008-05-09 12:36]

Hello Karan,

Very nice shot of this family of wild boars. The youngs are very cute, sleeping in the sun. Good composition, sharpness and natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1659 W: 2 N: 4038] (15483)
  • [2008-05-09 13:51]

Hi very short of time tonight just a note to say a great picture. well done TFS .
Nick..

Aaawwww! Hi Karan,

Aw! What cute piglets!
Great shot of these Wild Boars!
Great exposure and DOF.
Brilliant sharp details and it's not noisy at all!
The blurred BG is very effective.

Very well done,

Danny

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1963 W: 6 N: 1616] (11800)
  • [2008-05-09 14:31]

Hola Karan,
bello momento e iluminación...
original pov y ambiente simpático,
saludos amiga.

Hello Karan,
Excellent shot of these lovely boars. Very beautiful natural scene. TFS. Cheers,
Bayram

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1054 W: 0 N: 3594] (10610)
  • [2008-05-09 15:09]

Hi Karan

A lovely composition with good colour and superb detail. Well observed and captured.


James

Nice addition I think...Very cleverly posed...I think that is what makes it a good shot...the composition....nicely done as I said...I think...I hope!:-)
Bob

Hello Karan,
Quite a relax scene from the Wild Boars that sleep together under the bright sunlight!
good image with good sharpness, natural colour and details
very well done
take care
Tony

Hi Karan, fascinating family group, fantastic sharp composition, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1343 W: 239 N: 4211] (14832)
  • [2008-05-10 1:49]

Hi Karan,
what a lovely shot of these lazy Warthogs! :-)
What a life they have - doing nothing except eating and sleeping all day every day (lucky buggers!) :-)

Great exposure and light.
Sharp and detailed.
Superb composition.

Well done Karan and I hope your Mum had a great B'day!

Cheers,

Joe

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  • eng55 Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 45 W: 0 N: 57] (160)
  • [2008-05-10 4:09]

Hi Karan,
Very nice scane.Well caught,framed and composed.Details,sharpness and exposure are wonderful.
Thanks for posting.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2067 W: 168 N: 5703] (18084)
  • [2008-05-10 4:52]

Hello Karan,
What a life - just relaxing in the sunshine or perhaps they're bored being in captivity!
Good title! I wonder if they've already grown out of their stripy pyjamas?! Anway, this is a great shot in fine light and showing great details and fine colours.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1466 W: 7 N: 3415] (11130)
  • [2008-05-10 9:39]

Hi Karan,

What a cute scene of these little ones sleeping snuggled close together. I assume that is mommy behind them. A nice natural scene with good colors and details.

Jane

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2798 W: 149 N: 4018] (12975)
  • [2008-05-10 10:34]

Hi Karan.
Wonderful family shot. Amazing scene and you have pictured it perfectly. I like wide DOF and sharpness of whole scene. Lights are excellent. Details of the kids are perfect. I like framing of the image too. Bravo.
Alexei.

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2212 W: 58 N: 3657] (12014)
  • [2008-05-10 11:06]

Hi Karan,
They look very cute :o) Good details, composition and colors. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1503 W: 20 N: 4170] (13602)
  • [2008-05-10 23:17]

Hi Karan,
Charming view indeed to see these piglets enjoying the bright sunshine. Very impressive sharpness and details with nice colours and illumination. Do I see the huge body of the mother at the background? Excellent low POV to portray this scene and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 756 W: 11 N: 1320] (4291)
  • [2008-05-12 11:36]

Hi Karan

Wonderful shot of the young Boars snoozing n the sunshine.
Nicely composed with a great pose.
Lovely natural colours and light.
Nice sharp details too.

Hil

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