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consisting of a number of closely-packed cylindrical columns of enamel, 

 which, when worn, present a characteristic pattern. Except along the 

 neck and back, where it carries a mane of bristly hair, the skin is 

 nearly naked ; and the young differ from those of ordinary pigs in 

 being neither striped nor spotted. Height at shoulder, 30 inches. 

 Distribution. — The wart-hog is typically an inhabitant of South and 

 South-East Africa. Animals of the same genus extend, however, 

 right through East and Central Africa to Abyssinia ; those from 

 the latter country having been described as a distinct species, 

 under the name of P. africanus. Not improbably, however, the 

 northern animal is only a local race of the southern form. Wart- 

 hogs, possibly from their habit of going to ground when pursued, 

 are but seldom hunted with the spear ; " pig-sticking " being, in 

 fact, a sport practically unknown in Africa. The lower tushes 

 seldom exceed 6 inches on the front curve. 



