Common Warthog

Description:

The most common of African wild pigs, family Suidae; reaching some 70 to 75 cm of height in shoulders. They have little in a way of fur, only few bristles and whiskers on the body of grey skin - often appearing as brown, for its habit of wallowing in muddy pools. They do have a long mane on neck and shoulders. They have a large head with a rather flat face with warts. Other prominent feature are tusks, protruding under the upper lip, and pointing, in a semi-circle, out- and upwards.

Habitat:

The warthog is an animal if open savannas and lightly wooded areas. Lives in family groups, composed of boar (not always present), a sow and offspring from several litters. The group is called sounders.