While the red river hog's main predators are humans, leopard, lion, spotted hyena and python, their numbers may be increasing.
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Red River Hog
Quick Facts
Range: Western and central Africa south of the Sahara
Habitat: Thickets, forests, savannas and swamps
Lifespan: About 20 years
Gestation: 120-127 days
Offspring: 1 to 8, usually 3 to 4
Size: Length, 3-5 feet; height, 1.5-2.5 feet; weight, 100 to 285 pounds
Diet: Grasses, water plants, roots, bulbs, fruit, carrion
 Characteristics: The red river hog has a long, white crest of hair that runs down its back. This hair stands on end when the animal is excited or alarmed. The animal's red coat is long and bristly with black and white markings on the head, including a white eye ring and long ear tassels. It has short, sturdy legs, a long snout and short, sharp tusks. During daylight, it hides in dense forests.
Threats: While the red river hog's main predators are humans, leopard, lion, spotted hyena and python, their numbers may be increasing.
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