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Warthog

Phacochoerus africanus

Description:

The common name comes from the four large wart-like protrusions found on the head of the warthog, which serve the purpose of defence when males fight as well as a fat reserve.

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RachaelB
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RachaelB

Mpumalanga, South Africa

Spotted on Jan 21, 2012
Submitted on Mar 4, 2012

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