babirusa
English translation: babirousa OR babirusa
| 13:23 Jun 10, 2005 |
| Indonesian to English translations [Non-PRO] Science - Livestock / Animal Husbandry / science | ||||
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hog deer Explanation: ref: Stevens CIED, p 70 babirusa - hog deer of Sulawesi with a pair of hornlike tusks which curve up backward from each jaw |
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the pig-deer of Sulawesi (Celebes) Explanation: babi is pig and rusa is deer but in combination it is something special to the Celebes island of Indonesia. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 9 mins (2005-06-10 13:33:02 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- You can see pictures of Babirusa in the web site below. BBC - Science & Nature - Articles - The pig-deer of Sulawesi - [ Diese Seite übersetzen ]Herd of Babirusa, The pig-deer of Sulawesi. Babirusa business Words: Lynn Clayton Images: Margaret Kinniard. Page 1, Page 2, Page 3 ... www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/features/274feature2.shtml - 31k - Im Cache - Ähnliche Seiten [ Weitere Ergebnisse von www.bbc.co.uk ] Babirusa (Babirousa babyrussa) - [ Diese Seite übersetzen ]Babirusa. Babirousa babyrussa. Also Called: pig-deer ... It is these tusks that give the babirusa its name, which means \"pig-deer\". ... www.thebigzoo.com/Animals/Babirusa.asp - 25k |
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peer agreement (net): +1Babirusa hog Explanation: Literally, the term means "pig-deer" but the term is misleading to English speakers. BABIRUSA wild pig "Babirousa babyrussa", becoming increasingly rare, found in the moist forests and by the water of Sulawesi, Buru, and nearby Indonesian islands. The male has large upper tusks which grow upwards through the skin of the snout and curve back towards the forehead. The babirusa is up to 80 cm. (2,5 ft.) at the shoulder. It is nocturnal, and swims well. http://www.geocities.com/Paris/9896/piggy3.htm#babirusa Wild hog Organisms That Look Designed The babirusa hog The Babirusa hog displaying its odd pseudo-tusks. Babirusa hog (Babyrousa babyrussa). This odd-looking Indonesian pig, while not dangerous ... winace.andkon.com/designed_organisms/ - http://www.planet-pets.com/plntbobi.htm |
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babirousa OR babirusa Explanation: The English term for "babirusa" is "babirousa" or "babirusa". It is a hairless wild boar with large curved tusks. Latin name is Babyrousa babyrussa. |
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peer agreement (net): +3babirousa OR babirusa Explanation: The English term for "babirusa" is "babirousa" or "babirusa". It is a hairless wild boar with large curved tusks. Latin name is Babyrousa babirussa. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr 18 mins (2005-06-10 14:41:33 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Sorry, wrong Latin name. See answer BELOW. |
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