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Babirusa

Babirusa
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Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Artiodactyla
Family:Suidae
Genus:Babirousa
species:babyrussa
Binomial name
Babirousa babyrussa

The Babirusa or pig-deer, Babirousa babyrussa, is the sole member of its genus. It belongs to the pig family.

The Babirusa is a shy animal living in Indonesia. It is found in tropical forests and canebreaks, and on the shores of rivers and lakes. It has two pairs of tusks and a nearly hairless hide.

External link

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