Visayan Warty Pig
Did you know?
Males have large crests and manes that grow very long during breeding season. It resembles a mohawk!
Sponsors
December 2023: Corey Borello
Habitat
Dense forested areas in the central Philippines
Size
1-2 feet tall and 3 feet long
Weight
45-110 pounds
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Fruit, vegetables, roots, tubers and worms
Reproduction
1-3 piglets after a 118 day gestation period
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Threats
Over-hunting, habitat loss and hybridization with feral pigs