Also, there was a sequence of this weird-looking pig from Indonesia called the babirusa, that I'd never heard of. |
|
They also hunted wild pigs as well as the babirusa or pig deer, so named because of their long legs and elongated tusks that curl over the head, at first glance like horns. |
|
This area is of vital importance, not only for the babirusa but also for the anoa, the tiny, giant-eyed spectral tarsier and the locally endemic Heck's macaque. |
|
In this instance, the babirusa seem to enjoy the interaction with us, particularly when we apply a moisturiser to their skin which is really important for their health. |
|
From the present 179 bird and 25 mammal species, about 14 are found either on Buru only or also on a few nearby islands, the most notable being the wild pig Buru babirusa. |
|