What is the name for the wild boar family unit composed of related females and their offspring?

Sounders

The social grouping structure characteristic of wild boars, particularly the related females and their young, is specifically termed a sounder. This structure forms the basis of their primary social organization. The sounder is managed under a matriarchal system, meaning leadership responsibility usually falls to the oldest and most seasoned sow within the group. This leadership is vital for the group's overall survival, guiding them effectively to safe foraging grounds and helping them evade potential dangers present in their habitat. While adult males, or boars, operate independently for most of the year, they integrate with these sounders solely for the purpose of reproduction during the annual rutting season, highlighting the importance of the cohesive female unit the rest of the time.