Where does the red river hog live?
The red river hog is a wild pig of Africa, with most of its distribution in the Guinean and Congolian forests. It is rarely seen away from rainforests and generally prefers areas near rivers or swamps. It lives in groups of 6 to 20 individuals, led by a dominant male.
What does the red river hog eat?
It is an omnivore: it eats grass, fruits, roots, insects, molluscs and small animals. It has striking orange to reddish-brown fur, with black legs and a tufted white stripe along the spine. Adults have white markings around the eyes and on the cheeks and jaws, the rest of the muzzle being black. Unlike other species of pig native to tropical Africa, the entire body is covered in hair.
Is the red river hog endangered?
No: the IUCN lists it as Least Concern. Females give birth to litters of 3 to 6 piglets. Adults weigh 45 to 115 kg and stand 55 to 80 cm tall, with a thin tail 30 to 45 cm long.
