Distinguishing domestic pig femora and tibiae from wild boar through microscopic analyses

Pigs are the only species where the geographical distribution of the domestic type overlaps with that of its wild ancestors. Therefore, distinction between domestic pig and wild boar remains are important to better understand the roles of these animals. The aim of this study was to distinguish domestic pig and wild boar femora and tibiae based on bone microstructure. Midshaft cross sections were prepared from femora (n = 15) and tibiae (n = 12)...