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a species of pig called Barbirusa has tusks that can grow long enough to impale its own skull, killing it in the process

Apr 7, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: a species of pig called Barbirusa has tusks that can grow long enough to impale its own skull, killing it in the process

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