Tusks and Warts - Warthogs have distinctive tusks that the males use as weapons when they engage in combat. Both males and females use their tusks to dig in the ground for roots and tubers. The wart-like bumps of tissue on the face help protect warthogs during fights. When threatened, piglets run headfirst into a burrow. The mother follows, whirling around at the entrance and backing into the burrow with her head and tusks blocking the entrance and protecting the piglets.
Let’s Get Together - Warthogs live in family groups called sounders consisting of several females with one or more successive litters. Warthogs display friendly interactions by frequent nose-to-nose sniffing, social grooming and rubbing. Family groups communicate with squeaks, growls, chirps and grunts. Moaning is a sign of courtship and whimpers and squeals are produced when frightened.
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