Warthog

LC Omnivore Savannahs, Grasslands
60–150 kg
Weight
15–20 yrs
Lifespan
20 km/h
Top Speed
Sub-Saharan Africa
Found In

Weighing 60–150 kg, the Warthog ranks as one of the heaviest omnivore mammals (#3 of 33). Native to Sub-Saharan Africa, it lives in savannahs, grasslands habitats and is classified as Least Concern.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Warthog Omnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 105 kg 12 kg ↑ 775%
Height 117.5 cm
Top Speed 20 km/h 35 km/h ↓ 43%
Avg Speed 20 km/h
Weight (kg)105avg 12Speed (km/h)20avg 35Lifespan (yrs)17.5avg 17.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Warthog inhabits savannahs, grasslands habitats. It can be found in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Typical coloring: Brown, Black.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Omnivore
Predators: Lions, Leopards

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Warthog is a group-based species belonging to the Suidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 160–220 days
Offspring per Birth: 4-32
Lifespan: 15–20 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

LC The Warthog is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Warthog’s weight of 60–150 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 12 kg.

Weight rank: #12 of 66 Least Concern species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Humpback Whale Up to 30000 kg LC
2 Walrus Up to 1200 kg LC
3 Yak 500–1200 kg LC
4 Water Buffalo 300–1200 kg LC
5 Zebra 400–900 kg LC

Related Species

How much does a Warthog weigh?

A Warthog typically weighs 60–150 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.

What is the conservation status of the Warthog?

The Warthog is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Warthog live?

The Warthog is found in Sub-Saharan Africa, in savannahs, grasslands habitats.

How does the Warthog reproduce?

The Warthog has a gestation period of 160–220 days and typically produces 4-32 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026