Babirusa Babirusa The babirusas, also called deer-pigs () are a genus, Babyrousa, in the swine family found in Wallacea, or specifically the Indonesian islands of Sulawesi, Togian, Sula and Buru. All members of this genus were considered part of a single species until 2002, the babirusa, "B. babyrussa", but following the split into several species, this scientific name is restricted to the Buru babirusa from Buru and Sula, whereas the best-known species, the north Sulawesi babirusa, is named "B. celebensis". The remarkable "prehistoric" appearance of these mammals is largely due to the prominent upwards incurving canine tusks of the males, which
Domesticated plants of Mesoamerica known as tree spinach. Cultivated from Arizona to Costa Rica. Also gathered from the wild in hot, arid, and semi-arid climates note: the tobacco plant was cultivated throughout Central America, the Caribbean and North America. Domesticated plants of Mesoamerica Domesticated plants of Mesoamerica, established by agricultural developments and practices over several thousand years of pre-Columbian history, include "maize" and "capsicum". A list of Mesoamerican cultivars and staples: Maize was domesticated in Western Mexico and Mesoamerican cultures expanded wherever it was cultivated. It became widespread in the Late Archaic Period and was grown wherever conditions allowed. The early use of maize