Sulawesi Warty Pig

About this species

The Celebes warty pig (Sus celebensis), also called Sulawesi warty pig or Sulawesi pig, is a species in the pig genus (Sus) that lives on Sulawesi in Indonesia. It survives in most habitats and can live in altitudes of up to 2,500 m (8,000 ft). Notable features include been domesticated and introduced to a number of other islands in Indonesia. The Celebes warty pig is a medium-sized pig, and quite variable in size and appearance. (Wikipedia, general species account).

The Celebes warty pig occurs in Sulawesi, being plentiful in central, eastern and south-eastern parts of the island but uncommon in the northeastern and southern parts. Habitats used include various habitat types including rainforest, swamp, cultivated land and grassland, at altitudes up to 2,500 m (8,000 ft). Foraging takes place mainly in the early morning and the evening; the diet is dominated by roots, shoots, leaves and fallen fruit, but also includes carrion, invertebrates and small vertebrates. (Wikipedia, general species account).

Description: Wildlife of sulawesi guide, Wildlife of Everywhere (wildlifeofeverywhere.com); general species information paraphrased from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)