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Common Warthog

Phacochoerus africanus

Description:

Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m (3.0 to 4.9 ft) in length and 50 to 75 kg (110 to 170 lb) in weight.

Habitat:

savanna

Notes:

Spotted this warthog during a safari. Like many African animals, they love to wallow in mud. You can see the mud line on this individual.

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2 Comments

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 11 years ago

Thanks Smith!

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

Picture Perfect!

Dan Doucette
Spotted by
Dan Doucette

Arusha, Tanzania

Spotted on Mar 1, 2009
Submitted on May 1, 2011

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