2.8K views · 130 reactions | Found in the tall grasslands of the southern Himalayan foothills, the smallest pig in the world is also the rarest. Loss and degradation of the pygmy hog's habitat threaten to wipe out the species, but successful reintroductions offer some hope for the future. We are proud to be a part of the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme to try and save this Critically Endangered species from extinction. | Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust | Facebook

⭐️ Rare pygmy hogs released into the wild! ⭐️ 🐗 Durrell is part of the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme working to save the world's smallest pig from extinction in India. 🌿 18 Endangered pygmy hogs, born at one of the programme’s breeding centres, were released into Manas National Park of Assam last month. 💚 By supporting Jersey Zoo, you’re helping us to create a wilder, healthier, more colourful world. 👇 Read more about the pygmy hog release https://www.durrell.org/news/a-further-eighteen-p

Pečeni svinjski but na lovački s krumpirom

⭐️ Rare pygmy hogs released into the wild! ⭐️ 🐗 Ten captive-bred pygmy hogs have been released into Manas National Park in Assam, India. These endangered pigs are incredibly elusive and are sadly threatened in the wild due to habitat loss and degradation. 📈 A total of 152 hogs have now been reintroduced in national parks across Assam, which is higher than the current original wild population. The successful release of these pygmy hogs is a landmark achievement and a key step on the road to est