North Sulawesi babirusa
Babyrousa celebensis
Charakteristics
- Origin
The Indonesian island of Sulawesi
- Habitat
tropical rainforest
- Diet
Leaves, roots, fruits
- Status
vulnerable
- Size
up to 110cm
- Weight
up to 100 kg
- Gestation period
approx. 5 months
- Achievable age
approx. 15 to 20 years
Threat Categories of IUCN
Fang face
Male babirusas have particularly prominent upper canines. These grow upwards through the roof of the snout and curve back towards the animal’s forehead. Older males have even been seen with these teeth piercing their scalp. Babirusas have a larger stomach than other members of the swine family and digest their vegetarian diet with the help of microorganisms.
