Hog River Red

The Red River Hog (Potamochoerus porcus), also known as Bush Pig (but not to be confused with P. larvatus, common name 'Bushpig"), is a wild member of the pig family that lives in the rainforests, mountains and brushes of Africa.

Adults weigh up to 115 lb and stand 55 to 80 cm. The fur is brown, with black legs and black and white snout along the top, a white stripe goes end to end on the spine. They live in herds of 20 members, led by the strongest boar. Typically, 3 - 6 piglets are born at a time.

Red River Hogs eat grass, berries, roots, insects, mollusca, little vertebrates and carrion. They are capable of causing damage to plantations.