THE STORY OP THE WILD BOAR. 
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run. Both as regards speed and inclination to fight there is, however, con¬ 
siderable local variation among the wild pigs of India; the large, heavily- 
built animal found in Bengal being much more disposed to- show fight than 
the lighter pig of the Punjab, which has a greater turn of speed. In spite 
of its boldness, the Indian wild boar seldom makes unprovoked attacks; but 
when once roused nothing will stop it. An instance is on record of a boar 
charging, overthrowing, and ripping open a camel; and there are several 
A FAMILY OF WILD HOGS. 
well-authenticated cases of boars having attacked and killed or beaten off 
tigers. 
The curious Japanese masked pig has an extraordinary appearance, from 
its short head, broad forehead, and nose, great fleshy ears and deeply- 
furrowed skin. Not only is the face furrowed, but thick folds of skin, which 
are harder than the other parts, almost like the plates on the Indian rhinoc- 
