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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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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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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. See more »
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HogHog, a domestic animal believed to be descended from the wild swine of Asia and of Europe. See more »
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The Ultimate Hog QuizThe hog, a domestic animal probably descended from the wild swine of Asia and Europe, is a popular figure in children's books and folk tales. Take this quiz and find out more about this popular animal, which is used both for food and fashions. See more »
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WarthogWarthog, 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). See more »
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BabirusaBabirusa, a wild hog found in the forests of Celebes and nearby islands. See more »
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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. See more »
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Peccary
Peccary, a hoglike animal found from the southern United States to South America. See more »
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