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31-AUG-2016 Dick Keely

Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus)

Mole Park, Ghana

This is a wild member of the pig family found in grassland, savanna, and woodland in sub-Saharan Africa.
It is a medium-sized species, with a head-and-body length ranging from 0.9 to 1.5 m and shoulder height from 63.5 to 85 cm.
Females, at 45 to 75 kg, are typically a bit smaller and lighter in weight than males, at 60 to 150 kg.
A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards.
The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor-sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed.
The head is large, with a mane down the spine to the middle of the back.
Sparse hair covers the body. Its color is usually black or brown. Tails are long and end with a tuft of hair.
The common warthog is the only pig species that has adapted to grazing and savanna habitats.
Its diet is omnivorous, composed of grasses, roots, berries and other fruits, bark, fungi, insects, eggs and carrion.
Reference: Wikipedia

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Martin Lamoon11-Oct-2016 18:20
Brilliant photograph
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Tom Munson11-Oct-2016 00:16
He's a handsome guy. Terrific image.
Gabriel Diaconu10-Oct-2016 22:10
Wonderful capture! V.
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