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Boars and related animals like the wild boar are notable for their snubbed snout. Unlike domesticated pigs, wild boars and their relatives can be very dangerous.

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Hog, a domestic animal believed to be descended from the wild swine of Asia and of Europe. See more »

Why do warthogs have warts?

Why do warthogs have warts?

Storybook villains always seem to have warts. These unsightly growths may be indicators of wickedness in the fairy-tale world, but they're crucial features for some hogs living in the animal kingdom.

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Hog

Hog

Hog, a domestic animal believed to be descended from the wild swine of Asia and of Europe.

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Warthog

Warthog

Warthog, a wild pig found in Africa south of the Sahara. The adult warthog is about 5 feet (1.5 m) long and 31 inches (80 cm) high at the shoulder, and may weigh more than 220 pounds (100 kg).

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Babirusa

Babirusa, a wild hog found in the forests of Celebes and nearby islands.

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Boar

Boar, a male or female wild hog; or a male domestic hog. Wild boars are native to most of Europe and to northern Africa and southern Asia.

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Peccary

Peccary, a hoglike animal found from the southern United States to South America.

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