Red river hog
Potamochoerus porcus
Animal facts
Red river hogs are mainly active at night. They spend daytimes hiding in dense vegetation. Both the males and females help to look after the young. Deforestation and hunting for bushmeat has reduced their numbers in some areas.
Where they live
West and central Africa
Habitat
Various – from rainforest and woodland to farmland
What they eat
Grasses, roots, carrion and small animals
