Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a medium-sized omnivorous mammal that belongs to the Suidae family, which also includes pigs and wild boars. Males can weigh up to 150 kg and females around 100 kg, with a height at the withers of 60-90 cm. They have a stocky, compact body, with thick, wrinkled skin that is grey-brown in color.
The warthog's diet is varied and consists mainly of grass, roots, bulbs, leaves, bark, fruit and seeds, but they may also feed on small animals and carrion. To obtain the necessary nutrients, these animals can dig into the soil with their snouts to dig up roots and bulbs.
Common warthogs are found in savanna and open forest areas throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa, although they have also adapted to human-modified habitats such as agricultural areas and grasslands. They can be found from sea level to altitudes of 4,000 meters.
In the Anthropocene, the warthog has undergone significant changes in its habitat and performance. As the human population has grown and the demand for land for agriculture and ranching has increased, alterations have occurred in the natural habitats of the common warthog. Despite this, common warthogs have managed to adapt and survive in agricultural and grassland areas.
However, Warthogs have also been affected by poaching, leading to declines in their populations in some areas. In addition, in some regions they are considered a pest and are hunted to reduce their numbers.
The Model Pose represents a specimen of a Warthog walking through the African savannah.
Approximate measurements of the Warthog:
- Scale 1:24 - 57 x 19 x 41 mm H
