Bush Pigs by danob
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Description
This is one member of the pig family I had not seen before, though I am sure it is familiar to our South African friends..
The Bush Pig, also known by its scientific name, Potamochoerus larvatus, is found mainly in northern South Africa and in Madagascar. It tends to make its homes in the forests or swamps, and sometimes even on the Savannahs. You may think a Bush Pig looks a lot like a domestic pig, and you are right in some instances. The basic features of a Bush Pig is much like the domestic pig that we know, generally 1.5 meters long. But the Bush Pig, unlike the domestic pig, has tons and tons of fur that ranges in colour from brown to black to red. Unlike the curly tail in domestic pigs, the Bush Pig's tail is straight and is about 40 or so cm long. And unlike other wild pigs run with the tail down..
They can live to 40 years, however I doubt that many would survice predation from either man or animal that long..
Comments (27)
Well done! I'm affraid!;-))
We have wild pigs here in florida but they are domestic pigs that escaped as homesteads failed about 100 years ago. They root up the ground to a muddy wallow to indicate where they are. These are quite attractive with their eye masks.
Great shot and I have never heard of these pigs before either!
Excellent capture! Excellent title too! :)
Never seen those wild pigs before Dan ... I wish them the longest life they can...
Great group and lovely colours and lighting
awesome capture
What funny fellows, very impressive!!
I've never seen anything like this before. Beautiful little ones. Excellent. Aloha
Excellent capture.. excellent story.
I've never seen any pigs like these. I don't think I've even seen any pictures of them. I like those big ears and the color of their fur. Neat looking animals.
Sure looks like George W. Bush. JK. ;^] I really like the DOF here. I also like how you got to their level. My critique here is that its a little bit tilted to the left.
OMG! What a focus on the mid one Dan! That is funny shot tho! :)) And great catch.. Thank you for the comment on the tutorial and have a nice day my friend JOE
Awesome! Really an incredible looking animal! Great Shot!!
A fantastic capture of those so wonderful looking bush pigs! What a splendid nature and animal shot! Bravo!!!
Must be the most beautiful kind of pigs I ever saw. Fantastic shot Danny!
I never thought that a day i could find so artistic and pretty a shot of pig ! LOL ! Beautiful capture ! Bravo !
Bravo! Great image with beautiful light! Well done, buddy!
Fantastic photo.....!!!!
nice shot, what wonderful colours they have
Nice photo...
Oh my you see so much different wild life you must be quite knowledgeable gorgeous photo :) Cathy xoxoxo
A beautiful image, Daniel and also the information!
Looks like a very close cousin to the warthog?? Very impressive image Danny!!!!!
Seeing t his animal for the first time and the details sound interesting. :O))
extraordinary pig of such I never seen before. they are quite beautiful and an excellent capture.
I didnt know those one. amazing !