The Red River Hog (Potamochoerus Porcus) is a wild member of Africa's pig family with a large portion of its population found in the forests of Guinea and Congo. Red River Hogs stay close to the rainforests and preferably those areas in the vicinity of rivers or swamps. The Red River Hog has black paws and a tufted white line, striking orange to reddish-brown hair.
Adult Red River Hogs have white stripes above their eyes and on their lips and jaws, while most of the muzzle and ears are black in comparison. Male Red River Hogs possess more pronounced facial whiskers. The hair on the jaw and the flanks are longer than those on the neck.
Red River Hogs have a height between 1’10”-2’7” (56-79 cm), body length of 3’4”-5’ (102-152 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 100-285 lb (45-130 kg). The lifespan of a Red River Hog is typically 10-12 years in the wild or 15-20 years in captivity.
The Red River Hog (Potamochoerus Porcus) is a wild member of Africa's pig family with a large portion of its population found in the forests of Guinea and Congo. Red River Hogs stay close to the rainforests and preferably those areas in the vicinity of rivers or swamps. The Red River Hog has black paws and a tufted white line, striking orange to reddish-brown hair.
Adult Red River Hogs have white stripes above their eyes and on their lips and jaws, while most of the muzzle and ears are black in comparison. Male Red River Hogs possess more pronounced facial whiskers. The hair on the jaw and the flanks are longer than those on the neck.
Red River Hogs have a height between 1’10”-2’7” (56-79 cm), body length of 3’4”-5’ (102-152 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 100-285 lb (45-130 kg). The lifespan of a Red River Hog is typically 10-12 years in the wild or 15-20 years in captivity.