South Africa, Madagascar and Comoros. They like dense cover and usually are found in thicket, forest and wet areas. They rest in thickets during the day and beds of leaves during cold weather. Live in sounders of up to 15 females and young, attended by a male. Long bristly hairs with a mane on back, neck and shoulders.
Tail hangs straight and is lightly haired.
Sows usually live with young in families of about 6 but sometimes can form groups of up to 50. Males are usually alone or with small groups of other males. Beds in or under mounds of grass and twigs. Has a lifespan of 15-25 years. Domestic pig is less shaggy and does not have the mane and tusks.