Bushpig hunting in Africa is a thrilling and exciting game hunting safari that is often included as part of an African plains game hunting package. This species is available in many countries, with prime bushpig hunting destinations incorporating Mozambique, Zambia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. In terms of prime locations for bushpig hunting in Zimbabwe, the Zambezi area is a popular destination to enjoy this hunting adventure. Bushpigs (Potamochoerus larvatus) are elusive, territorial pigs that resemble domestic pigs. They are highly adaptable in terms of habitats, preferring areas with dense vegetation and plenty of water. Areas such as dense forests, woodlands, scrublands, and even swamps are often inhabited by this species. These habitats allow for a varied diet for this omnivore, including foods such as fruits, vegetables, roots, insect larvae, bulbs, and carrion. Bushpigs are mostly nocturnal and are often hunted at night from hunting vehicles, using spotlights. However, night hunting in Zimbabwe is illegal and bushpig hunting techniques in the area include hunting them from blinds, a spot-and-stalk, or even an opportunistic hunt, should the hunter have been so lucky! Bushpig boars weigh 130-180 pounds, while the female of the species weighs 99-154 pounds. Some larger bushpigs have been recorded close to 330 pounds. While this is not the norm, it does make for an exceptional game hunting trophy! Both males and females have two sets of razor-sharp tusks, with the lower tusks being larger and reaching up to 3 inches in length. The upper tusks are smaller and only noticeable at close range. These tusks are used in foraging for food, such as roots and bulbs, as well as in defense. In terms of coloring, bushpigs have light-colored faces, manes, and ears, while their coats range in color from red-brown to dark brown. They are seen as a species of least concern by the IUCN.