[Potamochoerus porcus]
Habitat: Forests, savannas and swamps
Length: 3.3-5′
Weight: Up to 265 lbs
Average Lifespan: 20 years
Gestation Period: 120-127 days
Number of Young: 1-8 (3-4 typical)
Conservation Status: Least Concern
– “Sounders” typically contain 2-15 females and young attended by a male.
– Rest in self-dug burrows during the day.
– Red river hogs have excellent hearing and can even detect the underground movement of an earthworm.
– Red river hogs are fast runners and good swimmers.