* Wallows: Muddy areas where they can cool off and roll around.
* Thickets: Dense vegetation provides cover and protection.
* Underneath tree roots: They can dig into the ground and create burrows under tree roots.
* Abandoned burrows: Wild pigs are opportunistic and will often take over burrows made by other animals like armadillos or rabbits.
The dens are used for:
* Sleeping: They provide shelter from the elements and predators.
* Raising young: They give piglets a safe place to grow and learn.
* Escaping danger: They can quickly retreat into their dens if threatened.
So, while not technically a nest, wild pigs create and use dens for a variety of purposes.