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Buru babirusa

The Buru babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa) is a wild pig-like animal native to the Indonesian islands of Buru, the two Sula Islands of Mangole and Taliabu. It is also known as the Moluccan babirusa, golden babirusa or hairy babirusa. Traditionally, this relatively small species included the other babirusas as subspecies, but it has been recommended treating them as separate species based on differences in their morphology.[2] As also suggested by its alternative common names, the Buru babirusa has relatively long thick, gold-brown body-hair – a feature not shared by the other extant babirusas.[3][4]

Buru babirusa
Skull at the Museum Wiesbaden
CITES Appendix I (CITES)[2]
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Suidae
Genus: Babyrousa
Species:
B. babyrussa[1]
Binomial name
Babyrousa babyrussa[1]
Range (in brown)
Synonyms

Sus babyrussa Linnaeus, 1758

In absence of detailed data on the Buru babirusa, it is generally assumed that its habitat and ecology are similar to that of North Sulawesi babirusa (B. celebensis). Furthermore, as all babirusas were considered conspecific under the scientific name B. babyrussa until 2001, data collected before that is consistently listed under the name B. babyrussa, though the vast majority actually refers to B. celebensis (by far the best known species of babirusa). Babirusas tend to occupy tropical rainforests, river banks and various natural ponds rich in water plants. They are omnivorous and feed on various leaves, roots, fruits, invertebrates and small vertebrates. Their jaws and teeth are strong enough to crack any kind of nuts. Babirusas lack the rostral bone in their nose, which is a tool used by other wild pigs for digging. Therefore, they prefer feeding on roots in soft muddy or sandy soils. Cannibalism was reported among babirusas, feeding on the young of their own species or other mammals.[5] North Sulawesi babirusas form groups with up to a dozen of individuals, especially when raising their young. Older males might live individually.[2]

The north Sulawesi babirusa reach sexual maturity when they are 5–10 months old. Their estrous cycle is 28–42 days, and the gestation period lasts 150–157 days. The females have two rows of teats and will give birth to 1–2 piglets weighing 380–1,050 grams (15–35 oz) and measuring 15–20 cm (6–8 inches), which they will nurse until the age of 6–8 months. The lifespan is about 24 years.[6][5]

The Buru babirusa has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as its habitat is restricted a total area of 20,000 km2 (7,700 sq mi), and its gradual loss due to logging. Hunting by the local population is another cause of concern. Whereas it is unpopular among Muslim communities for religious reasons, it is widely hunted by the indigenous people of Buru, which are predominantly Christian. The meat of the Buru babirusa has low fat (only 1.27% compared to 5–15% for domestic pigs) and is regarded as a delicacy. It is also preferred by the locals to the meat of other wild pigs or deer in terms of texture and flavor.[2] The establishment of two protected areas on Buru, Gunung Kapalat Mada (1,380 km2 or 530 sq mi) and Waeapo (50 km2 or 20 sq mi), partly aim at preserving the habitat of the Buru babirusa.[7] This species also enjoys full protection under Indonesian law since 1931.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Grubb, P. (2005). "Species Babyrousa babyrussa". In Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M. (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 637. ISBN 0-8018-8221-4. OCLC 62265494.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Macdonald, A.A.; Burton, J. & Leus, K. (2008). "Babyrousa babyrussa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T2461A9441445. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T2461A9441445.en. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  3. ^ Meijaard, E. & Groves, C. P. (2002). "Upgrading three subspecies of Babirusa (Babyrousa sp.) to full species level". IUCN/SSC Pigs, Peccaries, and Hippos Specialist Group (PPHSG) Newsletter. 2 (2): 33–39. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  4. ^ Meijaard, E.; d'Huart, J. P. & Oliver, W. L. R. (2011). "Babirusa (Babyrousa)". In Wilson, D. E. & Mittermeier, R. A. (eds.). Handbook of the Mammals of the World. Vol. 2. Hoofed Mammals. pp. 274–276. ISBN 978-84-96553-77-4.
  5. ^ a b Priosoeryanto, B. P. (2007). "Empowering of Society through the Animal Health and Production Activities with the Appreciation to the Indigenous Knowledge". Proceedings of the Mini Workshop Southeast Asia Germany Alumni Network (SEAG), 3–5 May, Manado, Indonesia. pp. 83–92. ISBN 978-3-89958-389-2.
  6. ^ Douglass Hayssen, V.; Van Tienhoven, A. & Van Tienhoven, A. A. (1993). "Order Artiodctyla, Family Suidae". Asdell's patterns of mammalian reproduction: a compendium of species-specific data. Ithaca and New York: Cornell University Press. pp. 377–380. ISBN 0-8014-1753-8.
  7. ^ "Buru rain forests". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund.

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The Buru babirusa Babyrousa babyrussa is a wild pig like animal native to the Indonesian islands of Buru the two Sula Islands of Mangole and Taliabu It is also known as the Moluccan babirusa golden babirusa or hairy babirusa Traditionally this relatively small species included the other babirusas as subspecies but it has been recommended treating them as separate species based on differences in their morphology 2 As also suggested by its alternative common names the Buru babirusa has relatively long thick gold brown body hair a feature not shared by the other extant babirusas 3 4 Buru babirusa Skull at the Museum Wiesbaden Conservation status Vulnerable IUCN 3 1 2 CITES Appendix I CITES 2 Scientific classification Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Artiodactyla Family Suidae Genus Babyrousa Species B babyrussa 1 Binomial name Babyrousa babyrussa 1 Linnaeus 1758 Range in brown Synonyms Sus babyrussa Linnaeus 1758 In absence of detailed data on the Buru babirusa it is generally assumed that its habitat and ecology are similar to that of North Sulawesi babirusa B celebensis Furthermore as all babirusas were considered conspecific under the scientific name B babyrussa until 2001 data collected before that is consistently listed under the name B babyrussa though the vast majority actually refers to B celebensis by far the best known species of babirusa Babirusas tend to occupy tropical rainforests river banks and various natural ponds rich in water plants They are omnivorous and feed on various leaves roots fruits invertebrates and small vertebrates Their jaws and teeth are strong enough to crack any kind of nuts Babirusas lack the rostral bone in their nose which is a tool used by other wild pigs for digging Therefore they prefer feeding on roots in soft muddy or sandy soils Cannibalism was reported among babirusas feeding on the young of their own species or other mammals 5 North Sulawesi babirusas form groups with up to a dozen of individuals especially when raising their young Older males might live individually 2 The north Sulawesi babirusa reach sexual maturity when they are 5 10 months old Their estrous cycle is 28 42 days and the gestation period lasts 150 157 days The females have two rows of teats and will give birth to 1 2 piglets weighing 380 1 050 grams 15 35 oz and measuring 15 20 cm 6 8 inches which they will nurse until the age of 6 8 months The lifespan is about 24 years 6 5 The Buru babirusa has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List as its habitat is restricted a total area of 20 000 km2 7 700 sq mi and its gradual loss due to logging Hunting by the local population is another cause of concern Whereas it is unpopular among Muslim communities for religious reasons it is widely hunted by the indigenous people of Buru which are predominantly Christian The meat of the Buru babirusa has low fat only 1 27 compared to 5 15 for domestic pigs and is regarded as a delicacy It is also preferred by the locals to the meat of other wild pigs or deer in terms of texture and flavor 2 The establishment of two protected areas on Buru Gunung Kapalat Mada 1 380 km2 or 530 sq mi and Waeapo 50 km2 or 20 sq mi partly aim at preserving the habitat of the Buru babirusa 7 This species also enjoys full protection under Indonesian law since 1931 2 References edit Grubb P 2005 Species Babyrousa babyrussa In Wilson D E Reeder D M eds Mammal Species of the World A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference 3rd ed Baltimore MD Johns Hopkins University Press p 637 ISBN 0 8018 8221 4 OCLC 62265494 a b c d e f Macdonald A A Burton J amp Leus K 2008 Babyrousa babyrussa IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008 e T2461A9441445 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2008 RLTS T2461A9441445 en Retrieved 16 January 2022 Meijaard E amp Groves C P 2002 Upgrading three subspecies of Babirusa Babyrousa sp to full species level IUCN SSC Pigs Peccaries and Hippos Specialist Group PPHSG Newsletter 2 2 33 39 Retrieved 12 March 2023 Meijaard E d Huart J P amp Oliver W L R 2011 Babirusa Babyrousa In Wilson D E amp Mittermeier R A eds Handbook of the Mammals of the World Vol 2 Hoofed Mammals pp 274 276 ISBN 978 84 96553 77 4 a b Priosoeryanto B P 2007 Empowering of Society through the Animal Health and Production Activities with the Appreciation to the Indigenous Knowledge Proceedings of the Mini Workshop Southeast Asia Germany Alumni Network SEAG 3 5 May Manado Indonesia pp 83 92 ISBN 978 3 89958 389 2 Douglass Hayssen V Van Tienhoven A amp Van Tienhoven A A 1993 Order Artiodctyla Family Suidae Asdell s patterns of mammalian reproduction a compendium of species specific data Ithaca and New York Cornell University Press pp 377 380 ISBN 0 8014 1753 8 Buru rain forests Terrestrial Ecoregions World Wildlife Fund Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Buru babirusa amp oldid 1144367127, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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