Essays about: "common warthog"

Found 3 essays containing the words common warthog.

1. 1. Why do the common warthog Phacochoerus africanus stay at Kichwa Tembo

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Lina Hjertlöv; [2015]
   Keywords : warthog; phacochoerus africanus; kichwa tembo;

   Abstract : The common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is common over all of Africa’s savannah grassland. The females live in small family groups with their offspring and the males alone or in bachelor groups. The warthog is a grazer but can also eat fruits and roots. Maasai Mara is a national reserve in Kenya with a rich species fauna. READ MORE

3. 2. Interaktionsbeteenden hos vårtsvin (Phacochoerus africanus) mot människor i Kenya

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Linnea Forslind; [2015]
   Keywords : warthog; vårtsvin; interactions; behaviour; Kenya; interaktioner; beteende; Phacochoerus africanus;

   Abstract : Vårtsvin (Phacochoerus africanus) har en komplex beteenderepertoar. De vuxna individerna lever naturligt i matriarkala grupper och populationens dynamik påverkas av mänskliga aktiviteter. Vårtsvin kommer i kontakt med människor eftersom de föredrar mark som har blivit påverkad av människor, exempelvis gräsmattor eller rancher. READ MORE

4. 3. The influence of active bomas on habitat choice of the common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus)

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Pärerik Thorp; [2012]
   Keywords : common warthog; behaviour; active bomas; habitat choice;

   Abstract : The common warthog (Phachocoerus africanus) is a relatively long-legged pig with noticeable curved tusks, a short neck and three pairs of facial warts. It has four recognized subspecies. The common warthog is a non-migratory ungulate living on the African savannah. It is a hindgut fermenter and predominantly dependent on high-quality foods. READ MORE