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Common Warthog - Adult with young drinking from pool. Lives in open and arid areas in central and southern Africa - In spite of great tolerance of heat and drought they depend upon natural and self-dug shelters to escape extremes of heat
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Common Warthog - Adult with young drinking from pool. Lives in open and arid areas in central and southern Africa - In spite of great tolerance of heat and drought they depend upon natural and self-dug shelters to escape extremes of heat
CAN-2675
Common Warthog
Phacochoerus africanus
John Cancalosi
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Warthog Wonders - A Refreshing Family Affair!
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. In this snapshot by John Cancalosi, we witness a heartwarming scene straight from the wilds of central and southern Africa. Meet CAN-2675, a magnificent adult warthog accompanied by her adorable young ones as they quench their thirst at a serene watering hole. These remarkable creatures may thrive in scorching heat and arid landscapes, but even they seek respite from extreme temperatures. Cunningly utilizing natural shelters and self-dug burrows to escape both blistering heatwaves and chilling cold spells, these resourceful warthogs prove that comfort is key! But what truly steals the show are those unmistakable facial callosities or "warts". Three pairs of thickened skin formations protect their jaws, eyes, and muzzles with style! Who knew warts could be so fashionable? Assisting in maintaining high population densities are the abundant aardvark holes dotting their habitat. These clever hollows provide additional refuge for our charming pig-like friends against lurking predators. So next time you stumble upon this delightful print by Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment (not the company), take a moment to appreciate the resilience and beauty of these African icons. From playful piglets to protective mothers indulging in some quality family time – it's clear that waterhole rendezvous are where memories are made!
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