Tusked, bristled and built like a small tank - our printable razorback mask is a wild boar with serious attitude! The razorback is the wild or feral pig of North America and Australia, famous for its tough, bristled ridge along the spine and formidable tusks. Perfect for wild animals school plays, North American and Australian animals classroom projects, World Book Day, birthday parties, and stubbornly determined imaginative play.

The razorback is a fascinating subject for discussions about introduced species, feral animals and the impact of humans on ecosystems - particularly relevant in Australia where feral pigs cause significant environmental damage. Every mask comes with a full colour version AND a black and white line art version for colouring in.

5 Interesting Facts About Razorbacks!

Razorbacks get their name from the distinctive ridge of bristles along their spine that stands erect when the animal is alarmed or aggressive - like a built-in warning signal.
They are descendants of domestic pigs that escaped or were released - within a few generations of living wild, they revert to a leaner, more muscular build with longer legs and a more prominent snout.
Razorback tusks can reach 23cm in males - used both for digging up roots and tubers and for fighting other males during the breeding season. They continue growing throughout the animal's life.
In Australia, feral pigs (razorbacks) are considered a serious invasive pest - they cause extensive damage to crops, native vegetation and wetlands, and their population is estimated at over 24 million.
They are remarkably intelligent and highly adaptable - razorbacks have been shown to problem-solve, remember solutions to puzzles, and adjust their behaviour to exploit new food sources within days of encountering them.

Printable Razorback Mask

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