The corpse flower is the world’s largest flower. It can measure up to 105 centimeters across and weighing up to 7 kilos. It is a rare specimen endemic to the islands of Sumatra and Borneo and is referred to locally as “bunga patma.” For the purpose of pollination, the flower emits a strong odor of rotting flesh to attract insects.
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Babyrousa celebensis - Barbirusas are members of the pig family. Of the three species, the Sulawesi barbirusa is the largest. The name stems from the Indonesian term for “pig-deer.” The males are known for their tusks, extensions of the lower and upper canines. The lower canines grow out and over the upper lip and the upper canines penetrate the snout, curling backwards towards the animal’s skull. Severe habitat loss and poaching have threatened the three species of barbirusa with possible extinction; they are protected by law.
