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% |
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 |