Red River Hogs

About Red River Hogs

Red River Hogs have a rust colored hue with a white stripe down their back. They are most active at dawn or dusk and spend their days wallowing in mud to stay cool, to protect from sunburn and bugs.

Size: 

40-50 inches long

Weight: 

100-285 pounds

Habitat:

Dense vegetation found in rainforests, swamps, steppes and savannas

Range: 

Western and Central Africa

Median Life Expectancy: 

15.3 years

Diet, Wild: 

roots, fruit, seeds, crops, grass, nuts, insects, bird eggs, reptiles, carrion, and domestic animals

Diet, Zoo: 

special formulated grain, fruits, vegetables, nuts, bugs, eggs, hay and alfalfa.

Reproduction: 

Gestation is about four months, average of three – four piglets are born. Males and Females co-parent. 

Threats: 

Main predators are leopards and humans. Poached for meat and seen as agricultural pest.

Conservation Status: 

Least Concern

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