Marsh Boars
Marsh boars1 are common throughout Ela'k Forest, wandering in small herds around riverbanks and marshes in search for roots, nuts, berries, mushrooms and small creatures to eat. Their hooves are relatively long and curved to prevent them from sinking too much into the mud.
They are ancestors of the domesticated Útel pig, which closely resembles them except for a shorter fur. Útel hunters often hunt marsh boars, but are also most likely to be injured by one.
They are ancestors of the domesticated Útel pig, which closely resembles them except for a shorter fur. Útel hunters often hunt marsh boars, but are also most likely to be injured by one.
Basic Information
Ecology and Habitats
Prefer rivers and marshes, but sometimes wander some distance into the woods. They never stray far from water sources though.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Usually eat various roots, mushrooms and berries, fallen acorns and overripe grapes when in season, occasionally insects, snails and small invertebrates.
1Original icelandic: fenjasvín
Marsh boar by Lappalingur
Average Weight
30 kg
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