noun
- A large African wild pig with a stocky body, short legs, and tusks, found in forests and savannas.
Usage: Also called bush pig; Scientific name: Potamochoerus porcus; Primarily used in South African English
Examples
- The boshvark emerged from the dense forest at dusk to forage for food.
- Farmers in South Africa sometimes encounter boshvarks raiding their crops.
- A boshvark's reddish coat helps it blend into the woodland environment.
- The boshvark is known for its aggressive behavior when threatened.
- Wildlife researchers tracked the boshvark population across the reserve.