Snapshot Serengeti Talk

Warthog mane

  • Traceydix by Traceydix

    Can warthogs erect their mane/crest, or is this just the wind giving this warthog a punk look?

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  • davidbygott by davidbygott moderator

    They can erect the mane, when excited or stressed - e.g. when scared by a predator or confronting a rival. This has the effect of making the animal look bigger.

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