Wild Boar Spotted Swimming, Surprises Malaysians With Its Aquatic Skills
Pigs can't fly, but they can swim.
By Tamara Jayne — 12 Jul 2024, 10:21 AM
A wild boar has been spotted swimming in a river in Malaysia, much to the astonishment of locals
TikTok user @eddyjack8 captured the moment on camera while he was on a boat.
In the video, the wild boar can be seen swimming towards land, even glancing over for a moment before carrying on.
Surprised by the sight, Malaysians have been commenting that the hog swims well — even better than they do.
One person jokingly asked why Eddy didn't toss it a life jacket, to which he replied that the animal is a pro and wouldn't need it.
But can wild boars really swim?
Yes, and apparently, they are pretty strong swimmers too! However, it is uncommon to see them swimming in deep waters.
Since hogs don't sweat, being in water helps them cool down. It also protects them from parasites and insects.
Previous reports have found wild boars swimming across waters from Singapore to Johor, impressing many with their confidence in swimming.
