Warthog
Damaliscus korrigum
Behavior and diet
The Warthog is found along the eastern part of Africa and can be found in arid or in humid savannahs. The warthog is related to the domestic pig, but its forehead is covered in unsightly, protective bumps which earned it the name warthog. In addition to the spots or warts, the warthog also has four tusks. Warthogs are herbivores and diurnal animals that spend much of their day foraging for food. Their keen sense of smell allows them to uncover root plants or bulbs, which are particularly tasty to them. When a warthog feels threatened, it can run quite quickly. Its tail will stick straight in the air, almost like an arrow, when it senses danger. This arrow is visible to its young piglets, who can then follow their parent to safety. In Tanzania, the locals jokingly refer to the warthog as lion bacon, and warthogs do comprise a portion of lions’ diets. The gestation period for females is three months, with four young being the average number. However, anywhere between one to eight piglets is normal.
Warthog photos
Warthog, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Photo taken at Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya by Africa Unike Adventures and Safaris Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
11 Jul 2016
Warthog, Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe
Photo taken at Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe by Love That Safari1 Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe
11 Apr 2016
He got away! Kafue National Park, Zambia
Photo taken at Kafue National Park, Zambia by Tony McKeith Kafue National Park, Zambia
04 Jun 2015
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Photo taken at Samburu National Reserve, Kenya by YHA Kenya Travel Tours & Safaris Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
05 Jul 2017
Warthog, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Photo taken at South Luangwa National Park, Zambia by lelocke South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
14 Jan 2016
Warthog, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania
Photo taken at Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania by Real Africa Safaris Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania
15 Apr 2015
Found in these countries:
Botswana
DR Congo
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Rwanda
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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