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SOUTH AFRICAN MAMMALS 



sparsely haired. Ears broad and niore rounded than 

 those of the Bushpig. The upper canines grow outwards 

 and upwards, sometimes attaining in the male a length 

 of 10 inches. The lower canines project upwards and 

 form strong and sharp weapons. 



Phaoochoerus sethiopicus. Warthog. Vlakvark. 



Colour of skin grej'ish-black, the sides of the body 

 being only sparsely clothed with bristles. There is a 



Fig. 68.— Warthog Sow. 



fairly long mane-like growth of hair along the back, 

 from between the ears, which is brown or black in colour. 

 Tail short, naked and tufted with black bristles. There 

 is a prominent white whisker-like tuft of hair on each 

 cheek. Length of male about 4^ feet ; height 2^ feet. 



