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Common Warthog
Phacochoerus africanus
The Common Warthog is a wild member of the pig family native to grassland, savanna, and woodland habitats throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Recognizable by its distinctive facial 'warts,' large curved tusks, and sparse bristly hair, the warthog is well-adapted for digging and grazi…
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- Despite their tough appearance, warthogs frequently take over abandoned aardvark burrows for shelter and sleep underground.
- Warthogs use their large tusks for defense and digging up roots. When threatened, they can run up to 48 km/h. They often kneel on their calloused front knees while grazing.
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