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Red River Hog

Potamochoerus porcus

Photo by Steffi
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Field Notes

Description:

"Living in social groups called sounders, red river hogs barrel their way through the forest in search of food. Using their strong snouts and sharp tusks to bulldoze through the leaf litter and soil, they dig up a dinner of roots, bulbs, other plants and small animals. " http://cincinnatizoo.org/blog/animals/red-river-hog/

Habitat:

Rainforest, forest and savanna woodland

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He is adorable with his funny ear ! hahahaha And Merry Christmas Stefanie
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PublishedJune 29, 2011

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