Warthog
Phacochoerus africanus
Suids
(Suidae)
Always runs with a upward tail.
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Brown-grey pig with hook teeth on the outside and long light tusks. Warts on the cheeks. ♂ has two pairs and ♀ has one pair warts. Lives in a family or same-gender groups. Sleeps in abandoned cavities/burrows and enters them in reverse. When running the tail is elevated. ⇔ hbl. 90-152 cm, sh. 55-85 cm, tl. 35-50 cm
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90-180 cm
Hog
Long
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