Why does the warthog have bumps on its face?

Those bumps are wart-like protrusions of skin, particularly developed in males, which give the species both its English and Japanese names.

Why do warthogs kneel while eating?

Their short necks and relatively long legs make it easier to reach short grass near the ground by kneeling on their front legs.

Are warthogs dangerous?

Although males have large tusks, warthogs are generally docile and prefer to flee from danger rather than fight.

Warthogイボイノシシ

Phacochoerus africanusLC— Least Concern

The common warthog is a wild pig species found across the savannas and grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa, easily recognized by the wart-like skin protrusions on its face and the large upward-curving tusks of adult males. It feeds mainly on grasses and roots, often kneeling on its front legs to graze, and lives in loose family groups. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern, and it remains widespread across much of its historical range.

Warthog (reference photo) — Photo: Charles J. Sharp / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification: Artiodactyla / Suidae Source
Diet: Herbivore Feeds mainly on grasses, roots, and fruit; in the dry season it digs up rhizomes with its forelegs
Activity: Diurnal
Distribution: The common warthog is found across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting savanna, grassland, and open woodland. Source
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Did You Know?

The wart-like skin protrusions on either side of the face, especially pronounced in males, are the source of both its English and Japanese common names. Source
Because of its short neck and long legs, it often kneels on its front legs to graze on short grass near the ground. Source
Despite its prominent upward-curving tusks, it is generally docile and tends to flee rather than fight when threatened. Source

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Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 0

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

Least Concern (LC)

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Why does the warthog have bumps on its face?: Those bumps are wart-like protrusions of skin, particularly developed in males, which give the species both its English and Japanese names. Source
Why do warthogs kneel while eating?: Their short necks and relatively long legs make it easier to reach short grass near the ground by kneeling on their front legs. Source
Are warthogs dangerous?: Although males have large tusks, warthogs are generally docile and prefer to flee from danger rather than fight. Source
How many operating facilities are registered here?: Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 0 Source

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