Red river hog

The red river hog is a wild pig native to West and Central Africa. Its reddish coat, white facial markings, and long ear tufts distinguish it from other suids.

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Suidae: Suidae is the mammal family that includes pigs, hogs, and their close relatives. The red river hog is an African member of this family of hoofed mammals.
Wild boar: The wild boar is a widespread Eurasian pig species and the ancestor of domestic pigs. Its Eurasian range and coat distinguish it from this African forest-dwelling relative.
African bushmeat: African bushmeat is meat obtained from wild animals hunted in Africa. Red river hogs are hunted for meat in parts of their range.
Potamochoerus porcus pictus: Potamochoerus porcus pictus is a recognized subspecies of red river hog found in parts of eastern Africa. It represents geographic variation within the species across its broad African range.
Even-toed ungulates: Even-toed ungulates are hoofed mammals whose weight is borne mainly on the third and fourth toes. Its cloven hooves place the red river hog among these mammals.
Pig vocalization: Pig vocalizations are sounds such as grunts, squeals, and contact calls used in social communication. Red river hogs use calls to maintain contact and coordinate within groups.
Tropical forest conservation: Tropical forest conservation protects forest ecosystems, species, and ecological processes. Maintaining intact forests supports viable populations across the hog’s range.
Potamochoerus porcus porcus: Potamochoerus porcus porcus is a subspecies of red river hog associated with West and Central Africa. This subspecies occurs across much of the species’ western range.
African forest: African forests include tropical rainforests and other wooded habitats across the continent. Dense forests and nearby wetlands form much of the hog’s natural habitat.
Rooting (animal behavior): Rooting is the use of an animal’s snout to disturb soil while searching for food. The hog roots through forest soil for roots, tubers, and invertebrates.