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Phacochoerus is a genus in the family Suidae, commonly known as warthogs (pronounced wart-hog). They are pigs who live in open and semi-open habitats, even in quite arid regions, in sub-Saharan Africa.
7 Μαΐ 2024 · Order: Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates) (a.k.a. Cetartiodactyla*) Family: Suidae (Old World hogs and pigs) Subfamily: Suinae. Tribe: Phacochoerini. Genus: Phacochoerus (warthogs) Species: Phacochoerus africanus - common warthog. Subspecies: P. a. aeliani - Eritrean warthog Subspecies: P. a. africanus - northern warthog
Common warthogs live in family groups called soundings. A sounding usually consists of females and their young. Males usually disperse after 2 years of age and become solitary or form bachelor groups.
Warthog, (Phacochoerus aethiopicus), member of the pig family, Suidae (order Artiodactyla), found in open and lightly forested areas of Africa. The warthog is a sparsely haired, large-headed, blackish or brown animal standing about 76 centimetres (30 inches) at the shoulder. It has a coarse mane.
Common warthogs live in groups called sounders. Females live in sounders with their young and with other females. [8] Females tend to stay in their natal groups, while males leave, but stay within the home range. [8] Subadult males associate in bachelor groups, but males live alone when they become adults. [7]
Common warthogs are social animals and live in groups called sounders. Females live in sounders with their young and with other females. Females tend to stay in their natal groups, while males leave, but stay within the home range.
Warthogs are members of the same family as domestic pigs, but present a much different appearance. These sturdy hogs are not among the world's most aesthetically pleasing animals—their large,...
