Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), Etosha Pan, Namibia
Both sexes have tusks. While not generally considered dangerous to humans, warthogs can attack if they feel threatened, slashing with their tusks. As a result of my own foolishness I had a confrontation with an aggressive warthog in South Africa; not a pleasant experience.
The species is widely distributed the savannas of southern and eastern Africa. It has the curious habit of going down on its knees, as here, in order to graze more efficiently. As well as grass, warthogs eat roots, berries, tree bark and occasionally carrion. They have a keen sense of smell, aiding them in locating underground food sources.
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Warzenschwein
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Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), Etosha Pan, Namibia
Both sexes have tusks. While not generally considered dangerous to humans, warthogs can attack if they feel threatened, slashing with their tusks. As a result of my own foolishness I had a confrontation with an aggressive warthog in South Africa; not a pleasant experience.
The species is widely distributed the savannas of southern and eastern Africa. It has the curious habit of going down on its knees, as here, in order to graze more efficiently. As well as grass, warthogs eat roots, berries, tree bark and occasionally carrion. They have a keen sense of smell, aiding them in locating underground food sources.
160528 274-2
Warzenschwein
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