Common Warthog

Uploaded: September 03, 2015 | Entered: September 03, 2015 06:28:27

Description

From Zoo Atlanta. Warthogs are pigs that have adapted to grassland and Savannahs of South Africa. They are omnivorous. The females live in groups called sounders and the males only come into the sounders if the female is in estrus. They have thin skin, little fur and no subcutaneous fat and as a result find mud holes to lower their body temp in the hot climate and will sleep together to stay warm in the cold.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 9.88 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Comments

Tiia Vissak September 03, 2015

a great scene! #1628393

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 03, 2015

Great capture for your Zoo series, Emile. #11354491

John Connolly September 03, 2015

It is nicr to share your mud bath with a friend! What a great shot Emile! #11354499

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 03, 2015

Thanks Tiia, Tammy and John #11354501

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 03, 2015

Outstanding Emile! They are rather dirty, and can't imagine any love with the guy, however he probably is dirtier! lol #11354547

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 03, 2015

Thanks JO ANN #11354562

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 04, 2015

Wonderful tones, textures, detail, clarity & lighting, Emile. Great info too. Love it.
#11354734

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 04, 2015

Thanks Patrick #11354818

Marijana Fajgl September 04, 2015

Looks like they are enjoying! Great capture, Emile! #11354957

Linda S. Smith level-classic September 04, 2015

Oh for the love of that red Georgia clay! They look like they are in heaven! Great capture Emile! #11355035

frank w. degenhardt September 05, 2015

These guys with them tusk can get mighty fierce. Love the story behind the picture Emile and the picture shows what they do to protect their skin. They look quite relaxed and comfortable. Your lighting lets the colors stand out and the details show off their features. A beautiful look at them Emile. #11355177

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 05, 2015

Thanks Marijana, Linda and Frank. #11355346

Cindy Koller September 05, 2015

They also make a wonderful lawn mower. Every bit as good as a goat. :-) #11355456

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 06, 2015

Thanks Cindy. #11355740

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