How much do you know about warthogs?

1. Warthogs are native to?
A. Western Australia
B. Eastern Australia
C. Asia
D. Africa

2. What is unique about warthog eating habits?
A. They regurgitate their food before swallowing it.
B. They kneel down to eat.
C. They rub their musk glands on food prior to consuming it.
D. They only eat at night.

3. Warthog litter size is usually limited to how many wartlets? Clue – based on number of teats.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10

4. Warthogs prefer to sleep in what position?
A. In an open area with all four feet in the air.
B. On a fallen log with two legs hanging down off each side of the log.
C. Inside an abandoned hole.
D. With their front feet covering their eyes.

5. Warthogs primary diet is?
A. Peanuts, marshmallows, and dog biscuits.
B. Left over animal kills and scraps.
C. Poop from other animals.
D. Grass and other graze.

6. When spooked or scared a warthog will?
A. Charge like a rhino.
B. Run and hide like a rabbit.
C. Play dead like a possum.
D. Spray its musk gland like a skunk.

7. Warthogs live in what type of social groups?
A. Small groups called sounders.
B. Large herds.
C. Alone, they are solitary animals.
D. Family prides.

8. Warthogs can live for how long without water?
A. Six hours
B. One day
C. One week
D. In excess of two months

Answers:

1. D. Warthogs are native to Africa.
2. B. Warthogs kneel on their calloused knees to graze and eat.
3. A. Warthogs usually do not have more than 4 young. Each piglet finds its own teat and will not nurse from any other. If a piglet dies, that teat goes unused.
4. C. Warthogs prefer to sleep in abandoned holes and prefer former aardvark burrows.
5. D. Warthogs are grazing animals and grass is its primary diet supplemented by bulbs and roots dug up whenever the opportunity presents itself.
6. B. Warthogs are considered non-aggressive animals and will run and hide when scared.
7. A. Warthogs live in small groups called sounders.
8. D. Warthogs can live in excess of two months without water. They have the same desert survival mechanism as camels for storing and retaining moisture in their body.