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  1. History

    In the 18th and 19th centuries, Europeans released domestic pigs on many subantarctic islands. Various introductions of pigs were made to uninhabited Auckland as a source of food for stranded sailors or visiting wha… See more

    Description

    The physical appearance and size of the pigs on Auckland Island is similar to the feral pigs located on the main island of New Zealand. They have coats of thick hair which are black, or white or brown with black marki… See more

    Behaviour and ecology

    As of the late 20th century, the substantial pig population occupied the whole of the island, with equal numbers of males and females. During the summer, the pigs inhabit both the coastal forest and high open count… See more

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