One of Africa’s ugliest creations, the Warthog somehow finds a soft spot in most people’s hearts. Perhaps it is the rough look of these creatures that makes them lovable, either way they can be fierce and have even been known to chase off Hyenas and Lions.

Able to go for months at a time without drinking any water, Warthogs have adapted well to the harsh conditions of the African savannah. The Southern Warthog is the subspecies of the Common Warthog that is found in Chobe National Park, Botswana. It was a rainy day when this mother and youngster were out grazing. Wet, muddy and dirty; this photo seemed to personify these ‘cute’ creatures quite well.