Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
- Order
- Artiodactyla
- Family
- Suidae
- Genus
- Sus
Habitat
Bornean bearded pigs primarily inhabit lowland rainforests, swamps, and riverine areas on the island of Borneo, including parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. They adapt to both primary and secondary forests, as well as disturbed habitats like plantations, but prefer areas with dense vegetation for cover and foraging.
Diet
These pigs are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of fruits, roots, tubers, insects, earthworms, and occasionally small vertebrates like frogs or birds. They forage actively on the forest floor, often using their snout to dig for food, and are most active during dawn and dusk when food sources are abundant.
Behavior
Bornean bearded pigs are social animals that live in groups of 5-20 individuals, typically led by a dominant male, and they communicate through grunts and squeals. They are primarily nocturnal or crepuscular, spending the day resting in dense vegetation, and exhibit territorial behavior by marking areas with scent glands. These pigs are strong swimmers and will cross rivers to find food or escape threats.
Conservation Status
The IUCN status of the Bornean bearded pig is Vulnerable, with populations declining due to habitat loss from deforestation and overhunting for meat. Major threats include fragmentation of rainforest habitats and human encroachment.