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Concerning warthogs, the two sexes have tusks. These are canines transformed into semicicurlar tusks when growing up. Usually those of the female are smaller and tend to curl more.

Habitat

Savannah of sub-saharan Africa

Feed

Plants, fruits, berries, roots

Classification

Class

Mammals

Family

Suidae

Scientific Name

Phacochoerus africanus

Legal Status

UICN : LC - Least Concern (2016)
EAZA : ESB

Common warthog

Some Figures

Weight

50 to 120 kg

Life Expectancy

24 years

Gestation

4,5 months
1 to 7 babies

Withers Height

75 cm

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