Warthogs
Discover the remarkable Warthog, a species of wild pig found on the African savannas. With a distinctive squat body and long, curved tusks, this medium-sized animal boasts a rough, bristly coat that comes in shades of gray or brown, complete with a mane of stiff hairs running down its back. As omnivores, Warthogs feed on a diverse diet including roots, berries, grasses, and carrion, using their powerful digging skills to find food and create burrows for shelter. Although not known for their speed, Warthogs are capable of defending themselves effectively against predators with their sharp tusks, as well as their ability to run quickly and unpredictably in short bursts, making it hard for predators to catch them.
Warthogs are omnivorous animals and eat a variety of foods. Their diet consists of roots, tubers, bulbs, fruits, berries, grasses, leaves, bark, insects, and small animals such as birds, reptiles, and mammals. They also eat carrion or dead animals when available. Warthogs use their snouts to dig in the ground to find food, and they have tough gums that can handle hard or thorny plant materials.
A family of warthogs - carved in green verdite - sculptor unknown.
A Warthog in Vic Falls.