Female Warthog

[Stu Bowie]

This is a female warthog, as kindly pointed out by Geurt below. My initial ID was a bushpig, but the link clearly shows otherwise. They kneel down to eat as seen here. Taken in the Kruger National Park in overcast conditions.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 260mm
1/320
F/7.1
ISO 640

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand Held from the car.

[Geurt Bloem]

Stu, I am not 100% in agreement with the ID in this image. This image shows a female warthog. A bush pig has tufted, pointed ears, longer snout and the upper tusks are not visible except for very old boars. Here is a link with some very clear images from Nigel Dennis to help you with the ID.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a lot Geurt. I am now in agreement with you. The reddish colour put me on the road to bushpig, as I was inclined to think warthogs are more grey in colour, except after rolling in mud. The lack of warts also led me that way. I appreciate your input. Cheers.

[Harshad Barve]

nice compo and sharpness, Looks like cousines of Wild bore here
TFS

[Fabs Forns]

Great capture, interesting pose and wonderful colors. Overcast light helped you with even light and no shadows.
I will fix the caption for you.

[Hilary Hann]

I like the way the hog's mouth is open. Attractive colour tonings through the image. Shame about the long OOF grass in the right foreground, but that's the beauty of wildlife photography … it is what it is.

[Steve Canuel]

Hi Stuart,
Interesting grazing technique. Seems like they'd want to stay on their toes with all the predators around. The light and colors go well with the hair on the back.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a stack guys and girls.

Fabs, thanks for changing the title. I see there isnt an option to do that ourselves.