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Warthog

Phacochoerus africanus

Photo by LisaGrant
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Field Notes

Description:

The Warthog, Wart-hog, Common Warthog, or African Lens-Pig (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Habitat:

The warthog is the only pig species that has adapted to grazing and savanna habitats. Its diet is omnivorous, composed of grasses, roots, berries and other fruits, bark, fungi, eggs and carrion.

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This must be a dreaming wonder place... Didn't know it even existed (shame on me). Beautiful. Just Beautiful. Hope I can go there. At least one time in my life. Thanks for sharing.

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