babirussa

/ˌbɑːbɪˈruːsə/
noun
  1. A wild pig from Indonesia with long, curved tusks that grow upward through the skin of its snout.
    • Conservationists are working to protect the babirussa's habitat in the forests of Sulawesi.
    • The babirussa is known for its impressive tusks that can grow up to 12 inches long.
    • Visitors at the zoo were amazed by the babirussa's unusual appearance.
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