Disney: Red river hog piglets born at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Three little piglets are the newest members of the animal kingdom at Disney World.
The red river hogs were born recently at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney shared Friday.
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When can you see the piglets?
The piglets are currently receiving care from Disney's animal care team and bonding with their mother in a backstage habitat.
Disney said they will make their public debut on the resort's savanna soon.
Three red river hog piglets were born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. (Credit: Disney Parks)
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Red river hogs: What to know
Red river hogs are a species of wild pigs native to Central and West Africa.
They are known for their reddish-brown coats and distictive markings.
Three red river hog piglets were born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. (Credit: Disney Parks)
Among the smallest of the African pigs, red river pigs grow to be about 40 to 50 inches long and can weigh between 100 and 285 pounds, according to the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.
Red river hogs are omnivores that will eat roots, fruit, nuts, insects and snails.
They are also most active at night, which is when they spend the most time foraging for food.
The Source: This article was written with information from Disney World and the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.