Mind Blowing facts about 'WARTHOG'you don't know

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FIRST IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT WARTHOG ARE NOT WILD BOAR'S: despite sharing a common ancestry warthog and boar's are two distinct species. Wild boars are larger in size , with thick coat that can vary in color from dark grey to brown or black.
HERE ARE SOME ASTONISHING FACTS ABOUT WARTHOG

  1. Unique Tusks: Warthogs have curved tusks that grow continuously, reaching up to 20 inches (50 cm) long.

  2. Facial "Warts": Warthogs have facial growths called papillae, resembling warts.

  3. Thick Skin: Warthog skin is almost 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick, protecting them from predators.

  4. Speedsters: Warthogs can run up to 30 miles per hour (48 km/h).

  5. Skilled Digging: Warthogs use their tusks and snouts to dig burrows.

  6. Social Animals: Warthogs live in groups, often with females and their young.

  7. Omnivorous Appetite: Warthogs eat plants, fruits, insects, and small animals.

  8. Mud-Wallowing: Warthogs roll in mud to cool down and protect their skin.

  9. Good Swimmers: Warthogs are capable swimmers and often cool off in water.

  10. Long Lifespan: Warthogs can live up to 15-20 years in the wild.

Some additional interesting facts:

  • Warthogs can jump up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) high.

  • They have poor eyesight but keen senses of smell and hearing.

  • Warthogs are important ecological engineers, creating pathways and clearings.

  • They can survive without water for extended periods.

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