Bornean bearded pig
The Bornean bearded pig (Sus barbatus) is a large wild pig native to Borneo and nearby islands, distinguished by facial bristles and a sparse beard.
Sus barbatus: Sus barbatus is the scientific name of the Bornean bearded pig, a species of wild pig. This is the species’ formal name, used in scientific classification.
Seed dispersal: Seed dispersal is the movement of seeds away from their parent plants by animals, wind, water, or other means. The pig can transport seeds after eating fruit and moving through forest.
Mast fruiting: Mast fruiting is the synchronized production of large seed crops by many plants at irregular intervals. Fruit pulses can draw bearded pigs into conspicuous feeding aggregations.
IUCN Red List: The IUCN Red List is a global assessment system for the extinction risk of species. Its assessment summarizes the species’ recognized conservation status and threats.
Suidae: Suidae is the mammal family comprising pigs, hogs, and their close relatives. The Bornean bearded pig belongs to this family of hoofed mammals.
Forest regeneration: Forest regeneration is the renewal of woodland through the establishment and growth of trees and other plants. Its feeding and movement can alter seedling survival and forest recovery.
Pig beaching: Pig beaching is the unusual mass movement of bearded pigs across coastal areas, sometimes involving swimming between islands. These migrations are a striking example of the species’ long-distance movement.
Habitat fragmentation: Habitat fragmentation is the division of continuous habitat into smaller, separated patches. Fragmented forests may isolate populations and restrict seasonal movements.
Bornean bearded pig subspecies: The Bornean bearded pig has named geographic subspecies distinguished by their ranges and physical traits. Subspecies classifications describe regional variation within this widespread island species.
Borneo: Borneo is a large island in Southeast Asia shared by Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The island holds much of the species’ native range.