Tame the Hog

As you were beginning your exploration of this jungle you stumbled upon a peculiar statue. After touching it, you could feel a new connection to the wildlife around you, as if your souls became linked to theirs...

Your soul is connected to the soul of a wild hog, which means you can tame and ride it, but if the hog dies, so do you, so be careful and take good care of it. Get the hog to the peculiar statue to release the link to it, allowing you to progress further into the jungle.