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SOME EAST AFRICAN PIGS 
SOME EAST AFRICAN PIGS 
By C. W. Woodhouse 
At present there are three or four known species of pig in 
East Africa, excluding the Abyssinian type of Warthog 
(Phacochoerus johnstoni) which is said to occur in the Northern 
Territory. 
They are, firstly, the common Warthog ( Phacochoerus 
Aethiopicus massaicus), which is almost too well known to merit 
a long description ; some of whose habits, however, are of 
interest in comparison with those of other pigs. 
Secondly, the Giant pig, as it is popularly termed, which is 
classified as ‘ Sus ’ in Rowland Ward’s book, though from its 
appearance, teeth, and general characteristics it appears to be 
a species of Warthog. 
Thirdly, the white-striped Bush pig (Potamochoerus), a large 
pig resident in the bush and forest ; the general appearance 
blackish ; the crest (on the occiput, withers and back) white ; the 
long white hair extending down the back in old animals ; the 
sides more or less reddish, much more so in some animals than 
in others. 
Fourthly, the Red River hog, a well-known West African 
species, is said to occur in the Protectorate. This is a most 
striking animal, of a bright chestnut red colour, with long ears 
with a large tuft on each. The most noticeable points of it 
when observed are its compressed shape, long snout, and hairy 
ears, together with its colour. It is a strong swimmer and fond 
of living in swamps and reed beds, though it has been observed 
in very dense bush at a considerable distance from any large 
stream. The spoor appears to be ‘ longer ’ than that of either 
the Warthog or the Giant pig. 
The above observations were made in West Africa. 
There may be another species of Giant pig not yet deter- 
mined, as there appears to be a very large variation in specimens 
obtained. 
The common Warthog (Phacochoerus Aethio'picus ), Dorobo 
name Buteita, is very widely distributed, the same or allied 
species occurring in South Africa (P, pallosi) and Abyssinia. 
