Hello all steemian friend, in my previous post I have discussed about one of endemic fauna that exist in indonesia especially Aceh region. On this occasion I will continue my post on endemic fauna located in Indonesia which comes from Sulawesi island and its surroundings. Maybe some of you already know it, but there is also not yet known, this one animal is endemic that has a very savage nature and eat anything that is in the forest, this animal is Babirusa (Babyrousa babirussa).

Babirusa is an animal genus of several wild pig species found only in Sulawesi, Togian Island, Malenge, Sula, Buru and other Maluku islands. Hogs habitate are found in the tropical rain forests. These animals love to eat fruits and plants, such as mango, mushrooms and foliage. They only hunt food at night to avoid some of the wild animals that often attack.

Since 1996 this animal has been categorized as rare and protected by IUCN and CITES. But there are still often found in the meat trade babirusa in North Sulawesi. Therefore, LIPI biology research and development center in cooperation with the local government and the Ministry of Forestry and the University of Sam Ratulangi held a program of protection against these endangered animals. These protections include the supervision of the babirusa habitat and create a babirusa shelter garden on an 800-hectare plot of land.

Although solitary, they generally live in groups with the most powerful males as leaders. This shy animal can become fierce if disturbed. Long fangs sticking up, useful to protect eyes from rattan spines. Babirusa females give birth to one to two tails once a childbirth. Pregnancy period ranges from 125 to 150 days. Babirusa babies will be breastfed for a month, after which will find their own food in the free forest. For a year babirusa female only gave birth once. Adult age a babirusa five to 10 months, and can survive until the age of 24 years.