Bushpig

The Bushpig is a wild pig native to sub-Saharan Africa, recognised for its robust build and tusks. It inhabits savannas, forests, and dense bush and feeds on a variety of plant material, insects, and small animals. Bushpigs are generally solitary or live in small family groups and are known for their powerful digging capabilities and adaptability to different environments.

The Bushpig is a wild pig native to sub-Saharan Africa, recognised for its robust build and tusks. It inhabits savannas, forests, and dense bush and feeds on a variety of plant material, insects, and small animals. Bushpigs are generally solitary or live in small family groups and are known for their powerful digging capabilities and adaptability to different environments.

Scientific Name:

Potamochoerus larvatus

Family:

Suidae

Conservation Status :

Least Concern

Diet:

Omnivorous

Habitat:

Savanna

Kingdom:

Animalia

Mass:

30–100 kg

Order:

Artiodactyla