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Warthog


Warthogs are wild members of the Pig family that live in Southern Africa.The name comes from the four large wart-like protrusions found on the head of the warthog, which serve the purpose of defense when they fight. Their size ranges from 3–5 feet in length and 110–330 pounds in weight.
They are easily identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth, which are used as weapons against predators. The tusk will curve 90 degrees or more from the root and are used for digging, for combat with other hogs, and in defense against predators. The lower set can inflict severe wounds and are feared by many.
Male Warthogs are called boars and females are called sows, a group is called a sounder.
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