Babirusa Skull Replica

Description

Babirusa skull replica measures 11.8 x 6.0 x 7.5 inches. The Babyrousa babyrussa is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The babirusa, also called the deer pig, lives in Wallacea. They inhabit the Indonesian islands of Sulawesi, Togian, Sula, and Buru. They eat foliage, fallen fruit, and fungi. Unlike most other prigs, females give birth to tiny litters, usually producing only 1 or 2 babies at a time.

Unlike most other pigs, females give birth to tiny litters, usually producing only 1 or 2 babies at a time.

People also call this pig the deer pig. Their head and body measure 33.5 to 43.3 inches. They reach a shoulder height of 25.6 to 31.5 inches.

The babirusa has a rounded body, a somewhat pointed snout, and relatively long, thin legs. Males grow larger than females. Depending on the subspecies, they have rough, brownish-gray skin with few dark bristles, or a brown or black coat that looks lighter underneath.

The upper canines of males never enter the mouth cavity. Instead, they grow upward, pierce through the top of the snout, and curve backwards toward the forehead up to 11.8 inches. female upper canines remain small or entirely absent.

These brittle tusks sit loosely in their sockets, making them useless as offensive weapons. They shield their face while the animals use the dagger-like lower tusks in fighting. They prefer moist forests near rivers and lakes, and they avoid dense shrub vegetation.

Scientific Classificaton

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Artiodactyla
• Family: Suidae
• Genus: Babyrousa
• Species: B. babyrussa
• Binomial name: Babyrousa babyrussa
• Conservation status: Near Threatened

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