the wild boar is native to eurasia and north africa. wild boars are omnivorous and easily adapt to changes. they were hunted in europe from long ago for many of their body parts, and were shown in the mythology of many ancient civilizations. greek, phoenician, and persian mythology showed them as fierce, sometimes evil, while others showed them as brave, powerful animals. again, others saw them as parasitic. even today many people see wild boars very differently.