Visayan warthog

Asian animals

Ungulates and hoofed animals

The Visayan warthog is a fascinating animal about which little is known, and few zoos have the species. The males are larger than the females, and the species gets its name from the warts that the males have on their faces. In addition, during the mating season, males grow wispy hair on their heads and a mane that can be over 20 cm long. They almost look like rock stars!

Today, no one knows how many Visayan warthogs are left in the wild, but it is likely to be no more than a few hundred. The main threats are the loss of their habitat due to deforestation and hunting because they eat and destroy farmers' crops. Political unrest and economic difficulties also contribute to the Visayan warthog being one of the most critically endangered pig species today.

The zoo participates in the European breeding programme, EEP, for the conservation of the Visayan warthog.

Not listed under CITES