Bushpig Afrikaans name : Bosvark Scientific name : Potamochoerus porcus Region : Africa south of the Sahara; Habitat : near cover and water; woodland, swamp and marshlands. Weight : max. 115 kg Height : max 80 cm Food : Omnivore. digs for roots, eats fruits, bulbs, carion, excrement, small mammals, birds. Habits : Mostly nocturnal. Familys of up to 40 Bushpigs live in sounds. Home range from 20 to 1000ha. Young : up to 6 young. Year round mating season. Maturity on 2 years. Gestation period 4 months. Predators : Leopards, Hyena, Lion, Eagles, Snakes (piglets).