babirusa
noun
bab·i·ru·sa
ˌba-bə-ˈrü-sə 
ˌbä-
: any of several large wild swine (genus Babyrousa) of Indonesia
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The second phase of Elephant Trek will open in spring 2025 and will include habitats for siamangs, babirusa, rhinoceros hornbills and small-clawed otters.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
This was the first time a babirusa was born at the zoo.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
The isolated babirusas will remain out of public display for the next several weeks so the newborn can adapt to its habitat.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
An Indonesian swine, the male babirusa has prodigious tusks--formed from upward-growing canine teeth--that resemble antlers.
—Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2012
The jungle-dwelling babirusa is generally docile; its tusks are most likely used to fight off mating competition.
—Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2012
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
This was the first time a babirusa was born at the zoo.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
The isolated babirusas will remain out of public display for the next several weeks so the newborn can adapt to its habitat.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
An Indonesian swine, the male babirusa has prodigious tusks--formed from upward-growing canine teeth--that resemble antlers.
—Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2012
The jungle-dwelling babirusa is generally docile; its tusks are most likely used to fight off mating competition.
—Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2012
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“Babirusa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/babirusa. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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