Babirusa or pig-deer (Babyrousa babyrussa)

Babirusa or pig-deer (Babyrousa babyrussa)

The babirusa lives in the rainforests of Sulawesi, an island in southeast Asia that is controlled by Indonesia. The babirusa belongs to the pig family and is usually found near rivers and lakes.

The babirusa has an excellent sense of hearing and smell. The babirusa is an omnivore, meaning it feeds on a variety of foods including fruits, fungi, leaves, insect larvae, nuts and small animals.

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