Babirusa Breeders??????

[Randy]

Does anyone know of any babirusa breeders in the US?

 

[Lophura]

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.

Dan

 

[Glenmar]

They look dangerous.

 

[Lophura]

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