Suinae facts for kids
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Suinae is a group of mammals that includes many types of pigs. They are a subfamily within the larger Suidae family, which is the main pig family. This group includes animals like the domestic pig we know, plus wild pigs such as babirusas and warthogs.
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What are Suinae?
Suinae are a special group of animals. They are all part of the pig family, called Suidae. Think of it like a big family tree. The Suidae family is a large branch, and Suinae is a smaller branch within it. This subfamily includes all the living pigs and their closest relatives.
Where do Suinae live?
These animals live in many different parts of the world. You can find them in Africa, Europe, and Asia. They live in various habitats, from forests to grasslands.
Types of Suinae
There are several types of living Suinae. Each one has unique features!
Babyrousa
These are also known as babirusas. They are found on islands in Indonesia. Male babirusas have very long, curved tusks that can even grow through their own skin!
Hylochoerus
This group includes the giant forest hog. These are the largest wild pigs. They live in the forests of Africa. They have dark fur and a large head.
Potamochoerus
This group includes the red river hog and the bush pig. Red river hogs are very colorful, with bright reddish-brown fur. They live in forests and savannas in Africa. Bush pigs are also found in Africa and are known for their shaggy coats.
Phacochoerus
This group includes the famous warthogs. Warthogs live in Africa and are known for their large tusks and "warts" (which are actually thick skin pads) on their faces. They love to roll in mud to keep cool.
Porcula
This group includes the pygmy hog. It is one of the smallest and rarest wild pigs. Pygmy hogs live in grasslands in India. They are very shy animals.
Sus
This is the group that includes the domestic pig, which humans have raised for thousands of years. It also includes many wild pigs like the wild boar. Wild boars are found across Europe and Asia. They are strong animals with coarse hair.
See also
In Spanish: Suinos para niños
