Warthogs are members of the pig family and are native to Africa. They have a distinct appearance: a large head and jaws, a mane of stiff hair running down the spine, and large tusks that curve upward. They also have patches on their faces that look like warts but are just thick skin growths.  

Warthogs are grazers and eat plants, grass, and berries and use their snouts to dig up roots and bulbs. They often eat low bugs and grass on their padded knees. Warthogs can run up to 35 miles per hour. Their speed helps them escape predators.

Warthogs live in dens. They are generally passive, looking for abandoned aardvark dens to make their homes. Young Warthogs will move into the burrow headfirst; however, adult Warthogs will usually back into their holes, keeping their heads facing the opening for additional security. Warthogs will wallow in mud to eliminate insects and cool down on a hot day. Unfortunately, they do not have sweat glands to cool themselves.

Due to their ability to adapt and thrive in harsh environments, Warthogs are symbols of survival. They can find food and water in even the driest of conditions, which has earned them a reputation as being able to withstand adversity and come out on top.

Because Warthogs have a low center of gravity, which allows them to stay balanced and rooted to the earth, they are symbols of grounding and stability. As such, Warthogs represent a connection to the physical world and a reminder to stay grounded.

Warthogs also symbolize transformation and rebirth because they shed their tusks yearly and grow new ones. It's a sign of letting go of old habits and embracing new growth. Warthogs are symbols of fertility and abundance because of their high reproductive rate and ability to find food and water even in challenging environments. As such, the Warthog symbolizes a bountiful and fruitful life.