Quick answer
Warthogs are native to Africa. Savannas and open woodland across sub-Saharan Africa, from the Sahel south to South Africa, absent from dense rainforest and the driest deserts.
Native range
Savannas and open woodland across sub-Saharan Africa, from the Sahel south to South Africa, absent from dense rainforest and the driest deserts.
Continents
- Africa
Habitat notes
They kneel on calloused front legs to graze, back into burrows for safety, and can run 48 km/h (30 mph) with tail erect like an antenna.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the warthog?
See our full warthog profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial warthog species profile.