before babirusas were split into multiple species.

Description

Babirusas are notable for the long upper canines in the males. The upper canines of males emerge vertically from the alveolar process, penetrating through the skin and curving backward over the front of the face and towards the forehead. The lower canines also grow upwards. The canines of females are either reduced or absent. The structure of the male's canines varies by species. In the golden babirusa, the upper canines

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