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Bornean bearded pig (Sus barbatus)

Sus barbatus

Description:

The Bornean bearded pig (Sus barbatus), also known ambiguously as the bearded pig, is a species of pig. It can be recognized by its prominent beard. It also sometimes has tassels on its tail. It is found in Southeast Asia—Sumatra, Borneo, the Malay Peninsula, and various smaller islands—where it inhabits rainforests and mangrove forests. The bearded pig lives in a family. It can reproduce from the age of 18 months, and can be cross-bred with other species in the family Suidae.

Habitat:

Tropical Rainforest at Bako National Park, Sarawak

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Benno Ibold

Kuching, Malaysia

Spotted on Aug 2, 2012
Submitted on Aug 25, 2013

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