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2/12/12 at 10:25pm

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Does anyone know of any babirusa breeders in the US?

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2/12/12 at 11:46pm

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Good luck!! https://app.isis.org/abstracts/Abs76909.asp#1.0

Although it wouldn't surprise me if someone had some in a private collection somewhere in the states. I would think they would be rather expensive to properly care for.

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2/13/12 at 4:43pm

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They look dangerous.

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2/14/12 at 9:17pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenmar

They look dangerous.

A lot of wild swine are, even if though they may not intend to be. Used to work with Wart Hogs as a keeper, would never want them outside the zoo environment (safety doors, etc.). I also knew a keeper who was injured by one of our Red River Hogs and have talked with keepers in who worked with Babirusa, they say they are pretty unpredictable and skittish.

Dan