00:006 Facts About the Deer Pig, an Endemic Animal of Sulawesi That Is Nearly Extinct
00:08The Deer Pig is an endemic animal that can only be found on the island of Sulawesi and several small islands around it.
00:16Here are 6 facts about him.
00:181. Including Strange Animals
00:21The Deer Pig is called a strange animal because it has fangs that resemble deer antlers.
00:26However, taxonomically, this animal belongs to the Swidae family, which is still related to ordinary pigs.
00:332. There are 3 species remaining
00:35Currently there are 3 species of deer pigs still living, namely the Sulawesi deer pig, the shaggy deer pig, and the
00:42Togean deer.
00:43Meanwhile, the extinct species is the stone ball deer pig.
00:473. Habitat in lowland rainforest
00:51Generally, wild boars like forest areas that have rivers, swamps and water holes that allow them to get drinking water.
01:00and wallow.
01:014. Living with a matriarchal system
01:04Babi rusa live in groups, but the female acts as the leader, while the adult males live solitary and join with other animals.
01:12adult females during the breeding season.
01:155. Only give birth once a year
01:17Female deer only give birth once a year, even with 1-2 babies per birth.
01:25Meanwhile, the gestation period is 125 days to 150 days.
01:306. Protected animals
01:32The babirusa is now included in the list of protected and endangered animals.
01:37Its population continues to decline due to habitat loss and illegal hunting.
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