File:Warthog standing in grass - DPLA - ef2577c37f6ed308bcc0fb0c675989b8.jpg

35 mm slide; color. Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia; Phylum: Chordata; Class: Mammalia; Order: Artiodactyla; Family: Suidae; Genus: Phacochoerus; Genus species: Phacochoerus aethiopus. Animal characteristics: Head-Body Length: 107-137 cm; Identification: The warthog has a large head with a broad muzzle. It has two wart-like bumps on its nose. The coat is bristly with little hair, and the warthog has two tusks and a mane down the middle of its back; Habitat: Savannas, treeless open plains; Diet: Herbivore: short grass, fruit, bulbs, tubers, roots; Reproduction: Warthogs breed during the rainy season. The gestation period lasts for 170-175 days. The typical litter size is 2-4 piglets, which are weaned when they are four months old. The expected lifespan for warthogs is 12-15 years; Social Structure: Warthogs live in family groups, often sharing territories with other families; Behavior: Most of a warthog's activity takes place during the day. Pools of water are often used for wallowing; Status: No special status; Interesting Facts: Warthogs have a greater tolerance for heat than the other pigs of Africa. They are dependent on natural or self-dug shelters to escape the extremes in weather. These shelters are not exclusive to one group or individual.