The miracle of the Sulawesi deer pig: its uniqueness and the danger of extinction.
Indonesia is a country rich in biodiversity and home to several unique species found nowhere else in the world. One of these animals is the Sulawesi hog deer (Babyrousa celebensis), a symbol of the typical flora and fauna of Indonesia. This article explains the history,characteristics and challenges of the now endangered Sulawesi hog deer. History and characteristics of the Sulawesi deer pig. The Sulawesi hog deer belongs to the family Suidae,but has special characteristics that differentiate it from other hog deer. Its natural habitat is on Sulawesi Island and several small islands in the area. The most striking physical characteristic of the males are their horns,which reach 50 cm in length and protrude from the nose. This gives it a unique appearance and differentiates it from other species of its genus. Sulawesi hog deer are basically herbivorous animals and eat various types of plants,such as fruits,leaves,and roots. They mostly live in small groups and are confined to dense ...