Two of the suites were in current occupancy - by utter pigs.
Although this species is found on only one island, the main threat to its existence, herbivory by feral pigs and goats, has been eliminated.
Sounds issued by pigs can be analyzed for the detection of diseases.
The direct transfer of the virus probably occurs either by pigs touching noses, or through dried mucus.
Pratt walked to where a fern trunk lay across the path - pushed over, she said, by feral pigs.
The path she followed was trodden mainly by women and pigs.
Threats to the species include degradation of this habitat by feral pigs and rodents.
Predation by feral dogs and pigs probably also played a part.
A similar vacuum activity to tongue rolling is 'vacuum chewing' by pigs.