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Babyrousa

Babyrousa

9.9
A wild pig from Indonesia with long tusks that curve upward
  • noun
  • Specialized
: babirusa
  • The Babyrousa is recognized for the males' remarkable, curling upper tusks.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a group of Babyrousa in the rainforests of Sulawesi.

  • The Babyrousa is a fascinating animal native to Indonesia.

  • Unlike most pigs, the Babyrousa can stand on its hind legs to reach higher branches.

  • Did you know that the Babyrousa has unique tusks?

  • Researchers observed a group of Babyrousa in the rainforests of Sulawesi.

  • The Babyrousa is recognized for the males' remarkable, curling upper tusks.

  • Unlike most pigs, the Babyrousa can stand on its hind legs to reach higher branches.

Synonyms

babirusa
vsBabyrousa
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A large wild pig from Indonesia with long tusks that grow upward through the snout

is the scientific genus name for the same animals

Compounds

Babyrousa babyrussa
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild pig from Indonesia with long curved tusks that point upward

Surface Forms

Babyrousa singular
Babyrousas plural
babirusas plural

Etymology

Babyrousa comes from Indonesian words babi 'pig' and rusa 'deer', so it literally means 'deer pig'. A helpful image is a pig with long legs and strange curved tusks, and that mix of pig and deer is why the name fits and helps you remember this unusual wild pig.