Meet BammBamm, The Prehistoric Babirusa of Sulawesi

The video introduces the Babarusa, a unique member of the pig family native to Sulawesi, Indonesia. It highlights the Babarusa's distinctive tusks, which can grow through their snout and even pierce their skulls. The Babarusa's diet includes roots, leaves, fruits, meat, and grubs, and they have strong jaws for cracking nuts. Despite having no natural predators, their population is threatened by overhunting and habitat conversion. Conservation efforts are crucial to prevent further decline.

What family does the Babarusa belong to?

• Cat family

• Pig family

• Dog family

• Horse family

Where is the Babarusa native to?

• Borneo

• Java

• Sulawesi

• Sumatra

What is a unique feature of male Babarusas?

• They can change color

• They have wings

• They have tusks that grow through their snouts

• They have a long tail

What do Babarusas primarily eat?

• A variety of foods including roots, leaves, fruits, meat, and grubs

• Only nuts

• Only meat

• Only fruits

What is a major threat to the Babarusa population?

• Natural predators

• Pollution

• Climate change

• Overhunting and habitat conversion