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0:00 - Introduction to African Wild Pigs
1:33 - Bush Pig: Features and Habitat
2:31 - Introducing Remarkable Pig Species
2:46 - African Warthogs: Adaptations and Life
4:13 - Giant Forest Hog and Other African Species
7:10 - Pygmy Hog and Wild Boar: Range and Status
10:02 - Asian Wild Pigs: Bearded, Warty, Babirusa
15:35 - Peccaries: New World Pigs and Conclusion
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0:00 - Introduction to African Wild Pigs
1:33 - Bush Pig: Features and Habitat
2:31 - Introducing Remarkable Pig Species
2:46 - African Warthogs: Adaptations and Life
4:13 - Giant Forest Hog and Other African Species
7:10 - Pygmy Hog and Wild Boar: Range and Status
10:02 - Asian Wild Pigs: Bearded, Warty, Babirusa
15:35 - Peccaries: New World Pigs and Conclusion
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00:00Of the 20 species of wild pigs that are naturally found on five of the world's seven continents,
00:05it can be said that the most unique ones are found in Africa. The Red River Hog is the only
00:10species of wild pig with very bright colored fur, and its coat color noticeably changes as they grow
00:17older. When they are still piglets, their fur is dark brown with white stripes, much like wild boar
00:24piglets. But as they grow older, the color of their juvenile fur gradually fades and is replaced by
00:30bright red fur. At the same time, a white stripe that runs along their back also begins to appear.
00:36Although the color of adult Red River Hogs varies depending on where they live,
00:40most of them have a black mask-like marking on their face with white details. Male Red River Hogs,
00:47on the other hand, develop a large swelling or wart. On both sides of their snout, it is believed
00:52to serve as protection during fights and resembles what can be seen in the warthog,
00:56which we will get to know later. This species can be found in 19 countries in Central and West Africa,
01:03where they primarily live in forests. The Red River Hog got its name because it often cools its body in
01:10rivers and swamps. It is an omnivore, so it eats almost anything it can find, from various plants,
01:16birds, eggs, animal carcasses, and even people's domesticated animals. The Red River Hog is also
01:23called the Bush Pig in some places, but it belongs to the same genus as another unique type of pig
01:29that
01:29differs in appearance and distribution, the true Bush Pig. The Bush Pig can also have reddish fur,
01:36but it is usually darker in color. It also has a white marking on its face and thick, mane-like
01:42hair that
01:42starts from the top of its head down to its back. Although their tusks are small, they are very
01:47sharp and can reach up to seven sim dollars in length. Like the Red River Hog, male Bush Pigs also
01:54have large bumps on their snouts. The Bush Pig can be found in Eastern and Southern Africa, and it is
02:00the
02:00type of pig that lives at the highest elevations in the world. They can be found on the slopes of
02:05Mount
02:05Kilimanjaro at elevations reaching up to 13,000 feet above sea level. They are usually active at
02:12night, but during the colder months, they also search for food during the day. In some parts of
02:17their range, they are considered pests because they destroy crops and can also carry tick-borne diseases
02:23that can be transmitted to livestock. The Bush Pig is the second of six types of wild pigs that can
02:30be
02:30found in Africa. The third species, on the other hand, has one of the most remarkable faces on the
02:35entire continent. But before we begin, if you're new to our channel, make sure to subscribe so you'll
02:41always be updated with videos like this. Number 18. Warthog. It's called a warthog because of the
02:50large lumps or warts that stick out on both sides of its face and snout. For male warthogs, each of
02:56these
02:56can reach up to 15 centimeters. Because of their length, their tusks are also impressive and are among
03:03the largest of all pig species in the world. Only one very remarkable animal, which we will meet
03:08later, has tusks that can compare to theirs. Life is not easy for a warthog. Aside from ferocious wild
03:16dogs, leopards, and cheetahs, they also often fall victim to lions. To avoid these giant predators,
03:23warthogs use burrows. But instead of digging their own burrows, they usually take over abandoned aardvark
03:30burrows. They have many uses for these burrows. Because they are active during the day or diurnal,
03:36this is where they sleep at night. This is also where mother warthogs give birth and raise their
03:41piglets. Warthogs reproduce once a year. The exact breeding season varies depending on their location,
03:49but it usually happens after the rainy season. Of all wild pig species, the warthog has the longest
03:56gestation period. It lasts for 175 days or almost six months. A female can give birth to one to eight
04:06piglets, but usually only two to three are born. 17. Common Warthog
04:15When the piglets of the common warthog are born, they stay inside the burrow for six to seven weeks
04:21before coming out for the first time. They only completely stop nursing at around five months
04:27and become fully independent when they leave. That happens at one and a half to two years old.
04:33Although the common warthog mainly eats grass, it is also an omnivore. It eats different kinds of plants,
04:39roots, fruits, small animals, and even animal carcasses. When searching for food,
04:45it even drops to its front knees and uses its strong tusks to dig up plant bulbs and other food
04:51buried
04:52in the ground. The common warthog has the widest distribution among all types of wild pigs in
04:59Africa. It can be found in 39 countries in sub-Saharan Africa except in Congo, the Horn of Africa,
05:06and some parts of the southernmost areas of the continent.
05:1016. Desert Warthog In the 16th spot is the desert warthog.
05:15Although they look almost the same as the common warthog, this is a separate species.
05:20It can only be found in three countries in East Africa – Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. In the past,
05:27there was also a subspecies of this in South Africa known as the Cape Warthog, but it has completely
05:32disappeared. Male desert warthogs are easier to identify because the bumps on their faces are slightly
05:38curved at the ends. They also have swollen areas under their eyes, which are not as noticeable in
05:45females and young individuals. Another distinctive feature is the curved tips of their ears. Unlike the
05:52straight ears of the common warthog, despite its name, the desert warthog does not actually live in
05:57true deserts. It is more commonly found in savannas and shrublands, and it is one of the few types of
06:04pigs that do not live in forests. 15. Giant Forest Hog
06:11In the 15th spot is the giant forest hog. This is the largest type of wild pig in the world.
06:17It can
06:17weigh up to 605 pounds or almost 275 kilos. It is easy to recognize because of its very large body,
06:26dark
06:26fur, and long tusks. Male giant forest hogs also have large masses on both cheeks that contain glands used
06:33for releasing scent. As its name suggests, this species primarily lives in forests. This includes
06:40mountain forests that reach elevations of up to 12,500 feet. In some areas where their habitats
06:47overlap, they can even be seen grazing together with a common warthog. A group of giant forest hogs is
06:54called a sounder, which usually consists of 6 to 14 members. They also produce more young than almost any
07:01other wild pig species. A female usually gives birth to five piglets, but it can reach up to 11 in
07:08one
07:09litter. 14. Pygmy Hog
07:13In the 14th spot is the pygmy hog. From the largest type of wild pig, let's now move to the
07:19smallest.
07:19The pygmy hog weighs only up to 18 pounds or about 8 kilos, making it the smallest wild pig species
07:26in the
07:27world. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most endangered types of pigs. It is listed as endangered
07:33because of its very small population. It can only be found on the border of India and Bhutan,
07:38although it is not certain if there is still a remaining population in Bhutan. In the last assessment
07:44in July 2022, it was estimated that only about 100 to 250 fully grown pygmy hogs remain in the wild,
07:53making it one of the rarest wild pig species in the world. The pygmy hog is the only type of
07:59wild pig
08:00that exclusively lives in vast grasslands. Currently, it can only be found in Manas National Park and Manas
08:07Tiger Reserve in India, a place that is also home to tigers and other wild animals. Fortunately,
08:13various captive breeding and reintroduction programs have already started to help save the species.
08:18Since these programs were launched in 2008, the population of the pygmy hog has slowly started
08:24to recover, although it still remains one of the rarest wild pigs in the world.
08:29Number 12 Wild Boar In the 12th spot is the wild boar.
08:33This is one of the most successful and widespread species of wild pig in the world. It can weigh up
08:39to 600 pounds or about 270 kilos. There are even reports from China of wild boars reaching up to 770
08:47pounds,
08:48which, if proven, would be heavier than the giant forest hog. The wild boar has a very wide natural
08:55range. It can be found in 79 countries across Africa, Europe, and Asia. In addition, humans have
09:02also introduced it to 18 more countries in North America, South America, and Oceania. In the United
09:08States, the increasing number of wild pigs has become a major problem. According to the US Department of
09:14Agriculture, aside from the pigs brought in the 1500s Eurasian or Russian wild boar were also released
09:20in the 1900s for sport hunting. Because of this, the wild pigs in America today are a mix of domesticated
09:27pigs, wild boars, and their hybrids. One of the reasons why wild boars multiply so quickly is their
09:34ability to reproduce up to twice a year. Their gestation period is also shorter, lasting only about 120 days
09:42days compared to the 150 to 170 days of most other wild pig species. A sow usually gives birth to
09:50five
09:50to seven piglets, which is more than the usual two or three of other species. Because of its large
09:57population, the wild boar currently has a conservation status of least concern. Number 11, Bornean Bearded Pig.
10:04In the 11th spot is the Bornean Bearded Pig, one of the most unique wild pigs in Southeast Asia.
10:12It can be found on the island of Borneo, but there are also populations in Sumatra and the Malaysian Peninsula.
10:18It is one of the species with a vulnerable conservation status due to the loss and fragmentation of their
10:24natural habitat. In Borneo, the bearded pig is an important part of the culture and cuisine of indigenous communities.
10:31Because of this, conservationists continue to look for ways to protect the species without affecting
10:37the traditions of the local people. In terms of size, it can be compared to the common warthog
10:42and can weigh up to 330 pounds or about 150 kilos. A sow usually gives birth to up to eight
10:50piglets, but
10:51there are times when it can reach up to 12. Like many wild pig species, their piglets have white stripes
10:57on their bodies that gradually disappear as they grow older. As they grow older, long hairs develop
11:03on their neck and around their snout. This characteristic is the reason for its name,
11:09the Bearded Pig. They usually live in rainforests and mangroves, but populations near the coast also
11:16search for food in the shallow parts of the sea during low tide. In fact, there are two types of
11:21bearded pig. Besides the Bornean bearded pig, the Palawan bearded pig can be found on several islands in
11:28the Philippines. Although they are related to the Bornean bearded pig, they evolved separately after
11:34being isolated for a very long time. This species is an important part of the biodiversity of the
11:40Philippines and is one of the unique wild pigs that can only be found in our country.
11:469. Visayan warty pig In the ninth spot is the Visayan warty pig.
11:51According to the Los Angeles Zoo, this is the rock star of the pig world. And when you see the
11:57male
11:57individuals, it's easy to understand why. As the breeding season approaches, the males grow a long one,
12:04and a thick mane that can reach up to 23 centimeters long. A unique feature that can even be compared
12:11to
12:11the famous hairstyle of Elvis Presley. Despite its name, the warty pig doesn't have bumps on its face
12:17as large as those of the African warthog. Instead, it only has three small bumps on the sides of its
12:23face, which are believed to serve as protection when fighting with other males. Piglets are usually
12:29born during the summer or dry season, from January to March, and typically two to four are born in each
12:35litter. It takes about six months before the piglets are completely weaned from milk. After this,
12:42they gradually develop a unique appearance, which is why they are called the rock stars of the pig world.
12:50Unfortunately, the Visayan warty pig is the only species on this list classified as critically endangered.
12:56It has also completely disappeared from three of the six islands where it used to be found.
13:01Fortunately, captive breeding programs are ongoing, giving hope for the future recovery of their
13:08population. The term warty pig does not refer only to the Visayan warty pig. In fact, there are five
13:14different species that belong to this group, and all of them can be found between the Philippines and
13:19Indonesia. In the Philippines, Oliver's warty pig can be found on the island of Mindoro, while the
13:25Philippine warty pig can be found on various islands surrounding the habitats of the Visayan and
13:31Palawan species. In Indonesia, the Javan warty pig can be found, which is also an endangered species found
13:37only on the island of Java. Meanwhile, in the eastern part of Indonesia, the Sulawesi warty pig lives,
13:44serving as a gateway to one of the most unique species. This is the most fascinating wild pig species in
13:49the
13:49world. Number seven, Sulawesi babirusa. In seventh place is the Sulawesi babirusa. Perhaps this is the most
13:56elegant and most unique type of wild pig in the world. Although it only weighs up to 220 pounds,
14:03or about 100 kilos, it has some of the most fascinating tusks among all wild pig species.
14:09Male babirusas have two pairs of long tusks that can reach up to 30 centimeters in length.
14:15What's even more unusual is that the upper pair grows upward, piercing through the snout,
14:21and then curves back like horns. Unlike other pigs that use their tusks as their main weapon,
14:27the babirusa's tusks are more fragile. Because of its unusual curve, it is believed that it serves
14:32more as a shield for the face rather than for fighting. This animal is also called the pig deer,
14:37a translation from its name in the Malay language, because its tusks resemble the antlers of a unique.
14:44It is also noticeable that it has almost no hair. The hair that grows on its body is thin and
14:50short,
14:50and even its piglets have no stripes on their fur, characteristic usually found in many types of
14:56wild pigs. 6. Hyri and Togian babirusa
14:59There is not just one type of babirusa. Aside from the Sulawesi babirusa,
15:05there are two other recognized species that live on small islands near Sulawesi. The Hyri
15:11babirusa can be found on three islands east of Sulawesi, and has thicker hair than the Sulawesi babirusa.
15:17Meanwhile, the Togian babirusa can only be found in the Togian islands in the Gulf of Tomini.
15:24Because of its limited distribution, it is one of the rarest and most remarkable members of the wild
15:30pig family. 5. Collard Peccary
15:32In fifth place is the Collard Peccary. Although it is often mistaken for a type of wild pig,
15:38it does not actually belong to the same family as true wild pigs. All the species we discussed
15:44earlier belong to the family Suidae. Suidae. Meanwhile, the Collard Peccary belongs to the
15:50family Taya Suidae, which is better known as New World Pigs. Although their appearance is similar,
15:57their evolutionary origins are separate. Except for the Pygmy hog, Peccaries are smaller than most
16:03true wild pigs. They usually weigh only 90 to 110 pounds, or about 40 to 50 kilos.
16:11The Collard Peccary is the only species on this list that is naturally found in the United States.
16:17Its range extends from Texas and New Mexico down to Argentina and Brazil. It is also the most numerous
16:23among the three types of Peccary, and the only one with a conservation status of least concern.
16:29The piglets have a lighter color compared to the adults, and even at a young age you can already see
16:35the white stripe or collar around their neck, which is where their name comes from. This species is very,
16:41very well adapted to different environments. It can be found in forests, woodlands,
16:46grasslands, dry plains, and even in deserts. It is also omnivorous and eats various plants,
16:52fruits, roots, insects, and other small animals. In the wild, its main predators include the jaguar
16:59and the mountain lion. Number four, white-lipped Peccary. In fourth place is the white-lipped Peccary.
17:06This is the easiest to recognize among the three types of Peccary. Unlike the collared Peccary,
17:11which has a white stripe on its neck, this species has thick white fur around its snout and the lower
17:16part of its mouth, making it look like it has white lips, which is why it's called the white-lipped
17:22Peccary. Its distribution is almost the same as the collared Peccary, and it can be found in most parts
17:28of Central and South America. However, it does not reach north of Southern Mexico. It is one of the
17:34important animals in the forest because it helps spread plant seeds and maintain the balance of the
17:40ecosystem. However, its population continues to decline due to deforestation and excessive hunting.
17:47White-lipped Peccary herds can be very large. Although there are groups made up of only five or more
17:53individuals, there are also herds that reach hundreds of members. When they pass through the
17:58forest together, they create a very loud noise that can be heard from afar. This is the smallest
18:03of the three types of Peccary, with an average weight of about 88 pounds or almost 40 kilos. It is
18:10only a few pounds lighter than the collared Peccary and about 20 pounds lighter than the largest and last
18:17species of Peccary. The Chacoan Peccary, on the other hand, closely resembles the collared Peccary at first
18:23glance because they both have a white stripe on the back of the neck. But there are certain features
18:27that distinguish it. Aside from having a slightly larger body, it also has a bigger head in proportion
18:33to its body and longer hair along its back. Their distribution also differs significantly.
18:39The Chacoan Peccary can only be found in a small region that covers Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.
18:47It got its name from the Grand Chaco, a vast region of lowland forests and grasslands known for its rich
18:53biodiversity. Here you can also find various unique animals, including the Pampas Fox, and those are
19:00some of the most remarkable types of wild pigs and Peccaries found in different parts of the world. Each
19:06of them has its own unique characteristics, size, and habitat, showing just how rich and amazing the world of
19:13wild animals is. Thank you very much for watching, until next time!
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