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
Leopard vs warthog, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Photo taken at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania by Experience Zanzibar Tours & Safaris Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
12 Mar 2017
Photo taken at Mikumi National Park, Tanzania by Experience Zanzibar Tours & Safaris Ltd Mikumi National Park, Tanzania
11 May 2017
Warthog in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Photo taken at Tarangire National Park, Tanzania by Northern Circuit Adventure Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
11 Mar 2015
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
Bush warthog, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
Photo taken at Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya by Expedition Kenya Safari Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
31 Dec 2014
Photo taken at Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania by Lappet Faced Safaris Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania
20 Sep 2018
Warthog, Akagera National Park, Rwanda
Photo taken at Akagera National Park, Rwanda by E & C Tours and Safari(Not trading) Akagera National Park, Rwanda
24 Jun 2015
Found in these countries:
Botswana
DR Congo
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Rwanda
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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