STORY OF THE WART-HOG. 
I do not know of any uglier animal than the wart-hog, with its huge 
tusks, big warty protuberances below the eyes and fierce-looking bristly mane. 
They are found over a large part of Eastern Africa, and are dangerous animals 
to come upon unawares. 
In Abyssinia, its habits are very similar to those of ordinary pigs. It 
lives amongst bushes or in ravines during the day, and comes out to feed in 
the evening, still keeping much to* bush-jungle. The large males are usually 
solitary; the younger animals and females live in small herds, apparently not 
exceeding eig'ht or ten in number. I never saw large “sounders,” such as 
are so commonly met with in the case of the Indian hog. It feeds much on 
roots, which it digs up by means of its huge tusks. It also appears to dig 
large holes, in which it occasionally lies; these are perhaps intended for the 
young. Despite its formidable appearance, the Abyssinian wart-hog is a. 
comparatively timid animal, far inferior in courage h> the Indian wild hog. 
Several which I wounded showed no inclination to charge under circumstances 
in which an Indian pig would certainly have shown fight. The flesh is savory, 
but dry and hard, even in comparatively young animals. 
When brought to bay by dogs, wart-hogs make a determined stand, and 
inflict severe injuries on their assailants. If excited, they carry their long 
tails stuck straight upright. 
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