Warthog
Did you know?
Warthogs wallow in the mud to cool off because they don’t have sweat glands!
Sponsors
April 2025: Miles Szkoda Jr.
May 2025: Dave & Kathy Lastowski
June 2025: Earl & Joyce Grolemund
January 2026: Peter, MaryBeth, Andrew & Elizabeth Kroemer
February 2026: Griffith Family
May 2025: Dave & Kathy Lastowski
June 2025: Earl & Joyce Grolemund
January 2026: Peter, MaryBeth, Andrew & Elizabeth Kroemer
February 2026: Griffith Family
Habitat
Grasslands and plains near water source
Size
3 ½ to 4 ½ feet in length
Weight
Between 100 and 220 pounds
Lifespan
10 to 12 years
Diet
Grass, roots, bark, berries and sometimes carrion
Reproduction
2 to 4 piglets are born after a gestation of 160 to 170 days
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats
Disease, predation and climate extremes