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| Babirousa babyrussa |
The Babirusa or pig-deer, \Babirousa babyrussa, is the sole member of its genus. It belongs to the pig family.
The Babirusa is a shy animal living in Indonesia. It is found in tropical forests and canebreaks, and on the shores of rivers and lakes. It has two pairs of tusks and a nearly hairless hide.