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.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

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
Lifespan 17.5 yrs 17.5 yrs — 0%
Weight (kg)105avg 12Speed (km/h)20avg 35Lifespan (yrs)17.5avg 17.5

Endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa

Habitat: Savannahs, Grasslands
Found In: Sub-Saharan Africa
Coloration: Brown, Black

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Group-based.

Reproduction & Lifespan

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

Population & Outlook

LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species

Ranked #12 of 66 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
10 Atlantic Spotted Dolphin 120–140 kg LC
11 Common Dolphin 100–135 kg LC
12 Warthog 60–150 kg LC
13 Green Anaconda Up to 97.5 kg LC
14 Burmese Python Up to 90 kg LC
15 Wild Boar 30–120 kg LC

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