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Definition of red river hog

red river hog

Plural:red river hogs
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A strikingly colored wild swine species (Potamochoerus porcus) native to the Guinean and Congolian forests of West and Central Africa, characterized by its bright reddish-brown fur, prominent white facial markings, and long, tufted ears.

Example

"During our visit to the wildlife conservation center, we observed a sounder of red river hogs foraging for roots and tubers in the mud."

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red phantom tetra
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red river hog. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red-river-hog
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