Togian babirusa was created in 1949.
Togian Boobook was created in 2004.
Togian White-eye was created in 2008.
Babirusa live in the dense rainforests of Southeast Asia, primarily in Indonesia (such as on the islands of Sulawesi, Togian, and Buru). They are known for their distinctive tusks and prefer to inhabit areas close to water sources such as rivers or swamps.
Buru babirusa was created in 1758.
North Sulawesi babirusa was created in 1909.
Babirusa are wild pigs found in the forest by the Sulawesi,Buru in Indonesia islands.
Zoo officials say Babirusas are endangered due to shrinking habitat and over-hunting. While all three sub-species' population trends ARE decreasing, only the Togian Islands Babirusa is currently listed by the IUCN as 'Endangered', while the other two are currently listed as 'Vulnerable': March 25th, 2011. ***Threats to their survival include, but are not limited to: Residential AND commercial development, Agriculture and aquaculture, Biological resource use, Human intrusions and disturbance, Natural system modifications, and Invasive and other problematic species and genes. March 25th, 2011.
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The babirusa, also known as the deer-pig, was likely discovered by local indigenous people in Indonesia thousands of years ago. However, in terms of the Western scientific community, it was officially described and named by Dutch zoologist Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans in 1907.