CHAPTER 1 HOME ON THE SAVANNA Warthogs roam the savannas of Africa Here warthogs have everything they need to survive Grass and plants cover this open space These plants can grow even during a drought Savannas often have tall grasses
Africa Indian Ocean W N S E where warthogs live Atlantic Ocean Warthogs live in many areas of Africa A warthog’s habitat is hot and dry But warthogs know how to keep cool They find mud to wallow in A mud bath cools them down during scorching days
FUN FACT Warthogs can live without water for several months Sometimes warthogs go underground to rest They use burrows made by other animals Burrows provide a cool spot to nap out of the hot sun At night the savanna gets cold Warthogs huddle together in their burrows They use their body heat to keep one another warm
