Buru babirusa teeth are strong enough to crack any kind of nuts. Babirusas lack the rostral bone in their nose, which is a tool used by other wild pigs for digging. Therefore, they prefer feeding on roots in soft muddy or sandy soils. Cannibalism was reported among babirusas, feeding on the young of their own species or other mammals. North Sulawesi babirusas form groups with up to a dozen of individuals, especially when raising their young. Older males might live individually. The north Sulawesi babirusa reach sexual maturity when they are 5–10 months old. Their estrous cycle is 28–42 days, and the
Buru babirusa data on "B. babyrussa", it is generally assumed that its habitat and ecology are similar to that of "B. celebensis" (north Sulawesi babirusa). Furthermore, as all babirusas were considered conspecific under the scientific name "B. babyrussa" until 2001, data collected before that is consistently listed under the name "B. babyrussa", though the vast majority actually refers to "B. celebensis" (by far the best known species of babirusa). Babirusas tend to occupy tropical rainforests, river banks and various natural ponds rich in water plants. They are omnivorous and feed on various leaves, roots, fruits, invertebrates and small vertebrates. Their jaws and