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Wild pig distribution in New Zealand

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Wild pig distribution in New Zealand

Wild pigs are quite patchily distributed throughout New Zealand. In 1996 they were found in about 34% of the land area. They have probably colonised the most favourable habitats.

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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Source: Carolyn M. King, ed., Handbook of New Zealand mammals. Melbourne and Auckland: Oxford University Press, 2005, p. 339

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Carl Walrond, Hunting – Pig hunting, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/map/15648/wild-pig-distribution-in-new-zealand (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Carl Walrond, i tāngia i te 1 March 2009.

Comments

rambo
09 December 2010
This is in reality where they all are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!