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 is the significance of the Babarusa's tusks?

What factors have contributed to the decline in the Babarusa population?